2011 Map of Saint Elmo

About this map

Saint Elmo sits at the convergence of several high-elevation gulches, serving as the central point for an extensive network of mining operations that define this portion of the Sawatch Range. The drainage patterns of Chalk Creek and its North Fork are flanked by numerous historic claims, including the prominent Mary Murphy Mine and the Iron Chest Mine. This 2011 survey captures the complex alpine topography where ridges like Chrysolite Mountain and Grizzly Mountain separate high-altitude basins such as Grizzly Lake and Pomeroy Lake. The concentration of mining sites like the Stonewall Shaft Mine and Pride of the West Mine suggests a landscape shaped by long-term mineral extraction, with access facilitated by Chalk Creek Drive and Co RD 295.