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2011 Map of Telluride

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Telluride
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Telluride serves as the focal point of this 2011 survey, situated at the confluence of the San Miguel River and Cornet Creek. The map documents a complex mountain landscape where the modern tourism economy of the Telluride Ski Area and Mountain Village overlays a profound industrial heritage. High-altitude basins like Savage Basin and Marshall Basin are densely punctuated with historic extraction sites, including the Smuggler Mine and the Liberty Bell Mine.

Researchers can trace the intricate network of tunnels and shafts that once drove the region's silver and gold production, such as the Mendota Tunnel Mine and Ophir Tunnel. Natural landmarks define the perimeter, from the dramatic Bridal Veil Falls to the high peaks of Dallas Peak and Ajax Peak. The presence of the Telluride Cemetery and the Telluride Post Office provides essential grounding for genealogical study within this storied mining district.