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Loading map...1955 Map of Ophir
USGS Topo · Published 1969About this map
High-altitude mining operations define the landscape of the San Juan Mountains in the mid-1950s. The settlement of Ophir serves as a central hub, situated along the Howard Fork and near the Ophir PO. The complex infrastructure required for deep-earth extraction is evident in the numerous shafts and tunnels listed, including the Carbonero Mine, Gold King Mine, and Suffolk Mine. Nearby, the Ophir Loop and the Ophir Loop Sch mark the site of a critical railroad engineering feat that allowed trains to gain elevation in the narrow valley.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.3 x 26.9 inches
Editions of this 1955 Ophir Map
7 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain