National Register of Historic Places
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension is a historic place in Antonito, Archuleta County, Colorado, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1973, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 73000462.
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Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension
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About this place
What is Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension?
The Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad, often abbreviated as the C&TSRR, is a 3 ft narrow-gauge heritage railroad that operates on 64 miles (103 km) of track between Antonito, Colorado, and Chama, New Mexico, in the United States. The railroad is named for two geographical features along the route: the 10,015-foot (3,053 m)-high Cumbres Pass and the Toltec Gorge. Originally part of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad's narrow-gauge network, the line has been jointly owned by the states of Colorado and New Mexico since 1970.
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Listing details
- Name
- Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension
- City
- Antonito
- County
- Archuleta County
- State
- Colorado
- Listed on the National Register
- February 16, 1973
- NRIS reference number
- 73000462
- Resource type
- district
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 37.01237, -106.24356
When was Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension listed on the National Register?
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1973.
Where is Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension located?
Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension is located in Antonito, Archuleta County, Colorado at approximately 37.01237, -106.24356. See the map above.
Is Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Denver & Rio Grande Railroad San Juan Extension is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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