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1893 Map of Platte Canyon, 1914 Print
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1893 Map of Platte Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1914

About this map

The Denver South Park and Pacific Ry winds through the narrow mountain corridors of the Front Range on this 1891 survey, following the North Fork of the South Platte river through a series of early rail stops. Small settlements like Estabrook, Crosson, and Pine Grove serve as key markers of late 19th-century mountain development. To the south, the terrain rises into the Tarryall Mts, dominated by prominent peaks such as Bison Peak and Thunder Butte. The map details the complex drainage systems that feed the South Platte River, including Tarryall Creek and Wigwam Creek. Notable landmarks like Dome Rock and the steep walls of Platte Canyon highlight the geological character that challenged early railroad engineering and influenced the location of mountain outposts like Buffalo and Dawson.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1914
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.24 x 19.81 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain