Near Gunnison in Gunnison County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Trains and Trout
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2020
1. Trains and Trout Marker
Before there was a reservoir here, three towns existed along the banks of the Gunnison River. The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad hauled both freight and passengers to the towns of Iola, Cebolla, and Sapinero. Sightseers came for the Rocky Mountain scenery. Anglers came for the legendary trout of the Gunnison River.
As automobiles grew in popularity, the railroad industry could no longer be financially competitive. Train service to the three towns ended in 1954. Tourism dropped hard and the local economy suffered. An idea was proposed that could rejuvenate the economy create a reservoir. The buildings of the towns were either moved or destroyed. The town sites of Iola, Cebolla, and Sapinero are now underwater.
Cebolla, Colorado
The Sportsman's Hotel in Cebolla was a renowned destination among anglers and big game hunters. The historic location of the resort is just west of here.
Erected by National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1954.
Location. 38° 28.962′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the Colorado High Rockies. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Puzzle from the Past (approx. 2.4 miles away); Forming a Pinnacle (approx. 3½ miles away); If You Only Knew (approx. 3½ miles away); a different marker also named Trains and Trout (approx. 5.1 miles away); Wayne N. Aspinall (approx. 5.6 miles away); Crossing the Canyon (approx. 5.6 miles away); Storage Units (approx. 7.8 miles away); Riverfront Recreation (approx. 9.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gunnison.
Also see . . .
1. Curecanti National Recreation Area History & Culture.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2020
2. Trains and Trout Marker
2. Cebolla, a famous fishing place on Gunnison River, Colorado, photo c.1910. Library of Congress website entry (Submitted on October 28, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2020
3. Map on Trains and Trout Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2020, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
