Historical Marker

Cumbres Pass

CO-17 west of Antonito · Antonito · Conejos

Colorado marker

Inscription

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 built 1880. Toll road built 1881. Improved highway opened 1923

Location

AddressCO-17 west of Antonito
CityAntonito
CountyConejos
StateColorado
Coordinates37.019181, -106.448665

Sources

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