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Section of a map with different colored lines showing Old Spanish Trail routes across Colorado
Old Spanish Trail

The North Branch of the Old Spanish Trail trade route crossed near present-day Curecanti.

Historic image of a railroad line with a train between two steep canyon walls and a river.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad

Learn about railroad history into Black Canyon.

Historic image of lambs being loaded into a railcar for shipment. A man stands on top of a railcar.
Historic Cimarron

Learn about this historic railroad town, from its history of ranching to railroad tourism to livestock shipping.

East Portal & the Gunnison Tunnel
East Portal & the Gunnison Tunnel

View of the Gunnison River and East Portal, the river access point of the Gunnison Tunnel Project in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

Historic black and white image of a railroad depot, buildings, river, and mesas.
Ranches, Resorts, and Towns

Small communities continued on even after the railroad's heyday. People came for hunting and fishing opportunities and stayed at resorts.

Black adn white historic image of an earthen dam construction between steep canyon walls.
Wayne N. Aspinall Unit

Learn about the history of the reservoirs and dam construction at Curecanti.

Last updated: May 1, 2025

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

102 Elk Creek
Gunnison, CO 81230

Phone:

970 641-2337 x205
This phone is not monitored when the building is closed. If you are having an emergency, call 911.

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