1955 Map of Telluride

About this map

Telluride serves as the industrial and residential anchor of this high-altitude landscape, situated along the San Miguel River where the valley narrows before rising into the high peaks of the Uncompahgre National Forest. The map reflects a mid-century period when the area's mining heritage remained physically prominent, evidenced by the numerous tunnel systems and mills surrounding the town. To the east, the settlement of Pandora and the Liberty Bell Mill mark the transition from the valley floor to the steep basins above.