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2019 Map of Silverton

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Silverton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Silverton serves as the focal point of this high-altitude landscape, where the confluence of Mineral Cr and Cement Cr forms the Animas River. The street grid of the town site is clearly defined, featuring landmarks like the San Juan County Courthouse and the elevated Hillside Cem to the north. This survey illustrates a complex network of mountain roads and gulches that speak to the area's deep-rooted mining history, with names like Porcupine Gulch, Niagara Gulch, and Deadwood Gulch scarring the steep slopes between massive peaks.

Surrounding the settlement, the San Juan National Forest encompasses formidable summits including Sultan Mtn, Grand Turk, and Storm Peak. Transportation routes such as Ophir Pass and the Rainbow Trail navigate the challenging grades of the San Juan Mountains. Notable water features, including Chattanooga Hot Spring and the high-elevation Blair Lake, are interspersed among the alpine basins, highlighting the diverse geological and recreational character of this famous Colorado mining district.