[2012 marker northwest corner of depot]has been designated a National Historic Landmark This site possesses national significance in illustrating the history of the United States of America 2012 National Park . . . — — Map (db m280909) HM
Built When Silver Was King This portion of the Denver & Rio Grande narrow gauge railway, known as the San Juan Extension, was built to serve the rich mining areas of western Colorado. In late 1880, the D&RG reached Chama from Denver, CO, . . . — — Map (db m280854) HM
The Survivor 1924 saw the construction of three nearly identical coal tipples along the Denver & Rio Grande rail lines. Only this one survives, due to efforts by the Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad to shore up the foundation and . . . — — Map (db m280864) HM
1881 Log Bunkhouse oldest building on railroad 1924 Coal Tipple 70 ft. high holds 60 ton, fast empty the only wood tipple left 1907 Water Tank holds 50,000 gal. unique style with two waterspouts — — Map (db m193153) HM
This memorial is the
property of the State of Colorado
Cumbres Pass
Near Continental Divide between the
waters of the Rio Grande and the San Juan
Cumbres is Spanish for Summits
Altitude 10,022 Feet
Railroad . . . — — Map (db m125500) HM
