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2011 Map of Rico

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rico occupies a narrow shelf above the Dolores River in this 2011 survey, showing the enduring structure of this San Juan mountain settlement. The town's grid is clustered near the Rico Post Office and Rico Ball Park, surrounded by the evidence of its deep silver-mining history. The density of mining claims and tunnels in the Rico Mountains and on Newman Hill is remarkable, with labels marking the Logan Shaft Mine, Wellington Mine, and Utah Claim.

Beyond the town site, the landscape is defined by steep draws and ridges like Darling Ridge and Spear Slide. These features reflect a history of timbering and prospecting that reached into high-elevation areas like Johnny Bull Mountain and Anchor Mountain. To the south, the Montelores Bridge crosses the river, while the Rico Cemetery sits on a high bench overlooking the valley, providing a localized point of interest for genealogists and local historians studying the families of the Pioneer Mining District.