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2011 Map of Elkhorn

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Elkhorn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mining operations dominate the landscape around Elkhorn, where numerous claims and shafts follow the complex geology of the mountainside. This area, marked by a high density of industrial sites, includes uniquely named operations such as the King of Sweden Mine and the Golden Moss Mine. The settlement of Queen sits to the south near Queen Gulch, serving as a waypoint along Tramway Rd.

Transport routes like Iron Mountain Rd and Diego Town Rd navigate the steep grades near Elkhorn Peak and Crow Peak. The map provides specific detail for genealogists and industrial historians tracing the precise locations of historical claims, including the James R Keene Mine and Dunstone/Klondyke Mine. Beyond the industrial activity, the high country features secluded water bodies like Hidden Lake and the Tizer Lakes, which contrast with the worked-over terrain of Slaughterhouse Gulch.