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1897 Map of Spanish Peaks, 1923 Print
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1897 Map of Spanish Peaks

USGS Topo · Published 1923

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East Spanish Peak and West Spanish Peak dominate the northwestern horizon of this 1895 survey, casting long shadows over the complex network of canyons and coal-related settlements in southern Colorado. The landscape is defined by the transition from the high elevations of the San Isabel National Forest down into the valleys of the Apishapa River and the Purgatoire River. This era shows a flourishing coal mining and rail economy, with the Denver and Rio Grande RR Trinidad Line and the Colorado and Southern RR serving essential industrial hubs like Ludlow, Hastings, and Berwind. Cultural history is deeply etched into the map through numerous Hispanic plazas and settlements such as Trujillo Plaza and Martinez Plaza, alongside the expansive southern reach of the Maxwell Grant. From the post office at Theras (Madrid P.O.) to the company towns of Sopris and Starkville, the map reveals a meticulously documented world of high-altitude industry and frontier community life.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1923
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.3 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain