1955 Map of Handies Peak

About this map

The high-altitude mining landscapes of the San Juan Mountains are meticulously documented in this mid-century survey, centered on the convergence of Ouray, San Juan, and Hinsdale counties. Remote settlements like Animas Forks and Eureka are shown alongside the intricate networks of tunnels and shafts that defined the region's economy. The topography is dominated by massive summits such as Handies Peak and Cinnamon Mountain, with drainage basins like American Basin and Poughkeepsie Gulch carving through the peaks.