1955 Map of Telluride
USGS Topo · Published 1972About this map
The high-altitude mining district surrounding Telluride is documented here during the mid-1950s, a period when the industrial landscape of the San Juan Mountains was clearly etched into the terrain. The map traces the winding route of the Rio Grande Southern Railroad as it navigates the steep grades through Ophir Loop and Vance Junction. The extensive mining infrastructure of the era is evident in the numerous tunnels and claims dotting the basins, including the Smuggler Mine, Liberty Bell Mine, and the Tomboy (Ruins) located high above the San Miguel River.
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