2001 Map of Bonanza

About this map

Bonanza serves as the focal point for this mining district, situated where the high-elevation terrain of the San Isabel National Forest meets the Rio Grande and Gunnison National Forest. The landscape is a dense network of silver and base-metal extraction sites, from the northern Kismuth Mine near The Gate to the concentrated workings of the Rawley Mines, Cocomongo Mine, and St Louis Mine surrounding the settlement. The map reveals the heavy industrial infrastructure required for high-altitude mining, including the Little Bonanza Mill and several Tailings Ponds. Beyond the industrial activity, the high country is defined by the Continental Divide and prominent summits like Antora Peak and Sheep Mountain. Historical transport routes such as the Rainbow Trail and the Toll Road Gulch provide evidence of early access through these mountain passes.