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2019 Map of Klondike Mine

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Klondike Mine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The high-elevation terrain of Rio Grande National Forest dominates this landscape, where early 21st-century topography reveals the deep-rooted mining and ranching history of Saguache County. The Klondike Mine sits centrally among a network of drainages including Sawlog Gulch and Findley Gulch, reflecting the region's enduring industrial legacy. Small settlements like Bonita and Spook City are situated in the northern reaches, while the terrain rises sharply toward Sheep Mtn and Bonita Hill.

Water sources are vital in this environment, evidenced by the numerous named points such as Alkali Spring, Bachellor Spring, and Cottonwood Spring. The map documents a complex system of forest roads and trails, notably the Poison Day Loop, which winds through Poison Gulch and across Dry Gulch. These features, alongside drainages like Little Kerber Cr and Tuttle Cr, illustrate the intricate relationship between the mountainous relief and the access routes required for resource extraction and land management.