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1994 Map of Salida East

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Salida East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Salida serves as the focal point of this Chaffee County survey, where the town's street grid meets the winding course of the Arkansas River. The landscape transition is marked by prominent landmarks like Tenderfoot Hill and the winding path of Spiral Drive, which overlooks the community's civic infrastructure, including the Courthouse, Hospital, and St Joseph School. Southeast along the river, the settlement of Cleora and a nearby Cemetery reflect the area's historic rail and riverside development.

The surrounding San Isabel National Forest terrain is heavily defined by high-altitude gulches and mining activity, with numerous labeled prospects and larger operations like the Federal Quarry. Water sources are vital in this arid mountain environment, evidenced by the many named springs such as Ankele Spring and Ute Trail Spring. The presence of the Ute Trail itself highlights a historical corridor through the mountains, while more recent land use is seen at the Sewage Disposal and Gaging Station facilities.