2001 Map of Graveyard Gulch

About this map

Parkville (Site) sits at the confluence of several steep drainages in this pocket of the Rio Grande National Forest, serving as a silent reminder of the area's mining history. The landscape is defined by a dense network of gulches and mineral exploration, including the Pershing Mine, E-D Mine, and numerous unnamed Prospects and Drill Holes. These operations once sought resources along the flanks of Whale Hill and Saguache Peak, relying on a complex web of 4wd tracks that still wind through the terrain. The presence of specialized camps like Whites Cam and various isolated water sources, such as Asterhouse Spring and Soda Spring, highlights the remote nature of these industrial outposts during their years of activity.