1957 Map of Gold Hill

About this map

Gold mining operations and mountain retreats dominate this landscape within the Roosevelt National Forest, where a dense network of shafts and tunnels marks a legacy of extraction. The settlement of Gold Hill sits at the heart of this district, surrounded by historic claims such as the Snowbound Mine, Cash Mine, and Melvina Mine. The map reveals the intricate geography of the Gold Run and Slaughterhouse Gulch, where industrial sites like Tailings Ponds and the Corning Tunnel are interspersed with early 20th-century recreational outposts like Tahosa Boy Scout Camp and Switzerland Park. Small mountain communities such as Jamestown, Summerville, and Wallstreet cling to the steep banks of James Creek and Fourmile Creek, reflecting a settlement pattern defined by the narrow gulches and the pursuit of mineral wealth.