2016 Map of Gold Hill

About this map

Gold Hill stands as a central historical anchor in this portion of the Front Range, surrounded by a dense network of mining-era settlements and geographic features. The landscape is defined by its deep gulches and high peaks, where the transition from early prospecting to established communities is visible through the placement of the Gold Hill Cem and the Salina Cem. These burial grounds, alongside landmarks like Schoolhouse Gulch, speak to the generations of families who settled here. The map traces the winding paths of Lefthand Canyon Drive and Sunshine Canyon Dr, which connect the mountain hamlets of Jamestown, Summerville, and Salina. To the south, the historic Switzerland Trail winds through the terrain near Sugarloaf and Switzerland Park, following the path of the old narrow-gauge railroad that once served these mining districts. Heavily forested sections of the Roosevelt National Forest frame the area, which remains defined by its steep topography and cold-water drainages like Middle Boulder Cr.