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2010 Map of Silver City

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Silver City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Silver City remains the focal point of this mining landscape, situated at the confluence of several gulches and ridges that define the high-altitude terrain. The map documents an extensive history of resource extraction, with deep-rooted operations such as the Poorman Mine, Morning Star Mine, and the Trade Dollar Mine surrounding the settlement. These industrial sites are linked to processing infrastructure like the Cumberland Mill and the engineering feat of the Sinker Tunnel.

Beyond the central town, the area is marked by stopping points and smaller outposts, including Fairview and the Castangetta Halfway House. Genealogy and local history are anchored by several burial grounds, specifically the Pioneer Cemetery, Cemetery Gulch, and the Silver City Cemetery. The landscape is carved by numerous waterways, with Jordan Creek and the various forks of Sinker Creek providing the primary drainage for the surrounding peaks like Bald Mountain and Slacks Mountain.