2011 Map of Central City

About this map

Central City remains the focal point of this dense network of mining claims and high-altitude settlements. The landscape is defined by an extraordinary concentration of historical mineral extraction sites, ranging from the Gold Reserve Mine on Montana Mountain to the Seeman Tunnel Mine near Fall River. The transition between the industrial legacy of these mountains and contemporary recreation is evident in the proximity of sites like Pickle Gulch Campground to the honeycomb of shafts and tunnels that shaped the region's economy. High above the valley floors, the mountain peaks—including Colorado Mountain, Dakota Hill, and Maryland Mountain—overlook a complex grid of roads like Apex Valley RD and Virginia Canyon RD. The map reveals the intricate social fabric of the mining era through its numerous fraternal burial grounds, such as the Knights of Pythias Cemetery and the Independent Order of Oddfellows Cemetery, which sit alongside established towns like Nevadaville and Dumont.