2011 Map of Dolores Peak

About this map

Dunton and its surrounding high-altitude terrain define this 2011 survey, centered on the historic mining district along the West Dolores River. The landscape is densely packed with 19th and 20th-century extraction history, featuring numerous named claims such as the Smuggler Mine, Emma Mine, and Sulphur Queen Group Mine. These sites sit at the feet of massive peaks like Dolores Peak and El Diente Peak, illustrating the extreme conditions of Colorado’s mineral rushes. In the valley, Dunton Hot Spring serves as a primary landmark near the junction of Dunton Rd and Fall Creek. Traces of industrial infrastructure remain visible in labels like the Coke Oven and the Silver Pick Mill near the Silver Pick Basin. Away from the mines, the map details the recreation and water management of the modern era, including the Tom Akin Reservoir, Navajo Lake Trailhead, and Burro Bridge Campground.