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1983 Map of Salida East

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Salida East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Arkansas River valley serves as the focal point for this mountain landscape, where the city of Salida is depicted during a period of established growth. To the southeast, the historic site of Cleora sits near the tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad, illustrating the importance of rail transport to the region's industrial past. The civic heart of the area is noted by the Courthouse and educational landmarks like St Joseph Sch and Longfellow Sch.

Beyond the river, the terrain rises into the San Isabel National Forest, marked by peaks such as Tenderfoot Hill and Big Baldy Mountain. The map details an active extractive landscape, featuring the Federal Quarry and numerous mines and prospects tucked into canyons like Dead Horse Gulch and Cottonwood Gulch. From the winding Spiral Drive to the high Ute Trail, the map documents a complex network of mountain access and resource utilization.