1950 Map of Minturn

About this map

Minturn sits at the junction of the Eagle River and Gore Creek, serving as a vital hub for the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad in this mid-century period. The steep canyon south of town contains the mining community of Gilman and the rail stop at Belden, where industrial infrastructure like a Sawmill, a Water Tank, and a Settling Basin near Bolts Lake demonstrate the heavy extractive activity of the era. To the southeast, the Camp Hale Military Reservation occupies the high valley floor, marking the significant military presence in the Sawatch Mountains following the war. Beyond the industrial corridors, the map reveals isolated outposts like Dickson Ranch and the Gore Creek School, while the vast White River National Forest and Arapaho National Forest surround the high peaks of the Gor Range.