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1893 Map of Platte Canyon, 1908 Print
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1893 Map of Platte Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1908

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The Denver South Park and Pacific RR Platte Canyon winds through the steep grades and canyons of this 1891 survey, following the North Fork of the South Platte as it carves through the Front Range. Small railroad stops and settlements like Pine Grove, Estabrook, and Bailey anchor the transportation corridor, which served as a critical mountain artery before the turn of the century. To the south and east, the landscape is defined by the massive granite uplift of Devils Head or Platte Mtn and the sprawling Tarryall Mts. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage systems, including Trout Creek and Buffalo Creek, which feed the South Platte River. Landmarks such as Wellington Lake and Manitou Park suggest early land use and recreational destinations, while the Ridge Road provides a rare terrestrial link across the high country near the Platte Canyon headwaters.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1908
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.2 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain