2011 Map of Silverton

About this map

Silverton serves as the focal point of this high-elevation survey, where the confluence of Mineral Creek and Cement Creek meets the Animas River. The landscape is defined by an extraordinary concentration of mining claims and deep gulches, reflecting the intense industrial heritage of the San Juan Mountains. From the Chattanooga Mine in the north to the Anglo-Saxon Mine near Minnesota Gulch, the map identifies dozens of specific prospects and shafts such as the Hidden Treasure Mine and the Gold Finch Group Mine. Access to these remote sites is documented via high-country routes like County Rd 1 and County Rd 20. South of the township, the terrain ascends toward Sultan Mountain and Grand Turk, eventually reaching the alpine waters of Molas Lake. This modern record preserves the nomenclature of a storied mining district, from the Hillside Cemetery overlooking the town to the scattered ruins of Howardsville.