1969 Map of Leadville South

About this map

Mining operations and high-altitude infrastructure dominate the landscape south of Leadville, where the California Gulch drainage reflects over a century of industrial activity. This survey captures the remnants of early silver and gold camps, including the Adelaide and Oro town sites, alongside later large-scale works like the Yak Tunnel and the Resurrection Mill. The valley floor along the Arkansas River serves as a critical transportation corridor, utilized by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad and supporting smaller communities like Stringtown and Malta.