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2013 Map of Silverton

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Silverton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Sultan Mountain and Kendall Mountain tower over the high-altitude landscape of San Juan County in this 2013 survey. The town of Silverton is situated at the confluence of the Animas River and Cement Cr, serving as a gateway to the steep, mineral-rich gulches that defined the region's mining heritage. Industrial landmarks like the Lackawanna Mill sit near the town site, while the Hillside Cem occupies a prominent position on the slopes above.

Modern transportation and classic alpine recreation intersect here, with the Million Dollar Hwy (US-550) winding through the peaks past the Chattanooga Hot Spring and over the Burro Bridge. The map details a network of high-country routes including the Twin Sisters Trail - Colorado Trail 555 and Columbine Lake Trail 509, which traverse the San Juan National Forest. The density of named drainages like Boulder Gulch and Snowslide Gulch reflects a landscape where every fold of the mountain was once prospected or named by early arrivals.