1957 Map of Gold Hill

About this map

Gold-bearing gulches and steep mountain terrain define this 1957 survey of the Roosevelt National Forest interior. The high-altitude community of Gold Hill serves as a central hub, surrounded by a dense concentration of hard-rock mining claims including the Slide Mine, Bighorn Mine, and the Hoosier Mine. This area represents a mature mining landscape where industrial activity is woven into the geography of narrow canyons like Slaughterhouse Gulch and Lick Skillet. Further south, the map documents smaller settlements such as Summerville, Salina, and Wallstreet along the banks of Fourmile Creek. The transition from resource extraction to recreation is evident through the inclusion of the Tahosa Boy Scout Camp and the Lodge of the Pines, alongside various ranches like Trojan Ranch and Gold Lake Ranch. These labels provide a clear picture of how land use shifted in the mid-20th century while preserving the locations of numerous historic tunnels and shafts.