1990 Map of Golden
USGS Topo · Published 1990About this map
The settlement of Golden serves as the focal point for this landscape defined by the mining legacy of the Ortiz Mountains and the San Pedro Mountains. Evidence of mineral extraction is pervasive, from the Ortiz Mine and Gypsy Queen Mine to the numerous prospects and adits lining the canyons. The map illustrates a complex network of arroyos and gulches, including Arroyo Tuerto and Cunningham Gulch, which have historically shaped both the topography and the human geography of the region. Scattered holdings like Dolores Ranch and Glenn Ranch indicate a sparse ranching presence alongside the industrial works. High points like Placer Mountain and Cunningham Hill provide vantage points over a terrain where geological wealth dictated the placement of roads and camps like Boxcar Camp.
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Editions of this 1990 Golden Map
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