1963 Map of Uncompahgre Peak

About this map

The mining history of the San Juan Mountains is etched into the landscape surrounding Uncompahgre Peak. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Capitol City (Site) sits along the banks of Henson Creek, serving as a silent reminder of the area's silver boom. The drainage of North Fork Yellowstone Gulch and the surrounding slopes are dotted with named claims, including the Yellow Medicine Mine, the Czar Mine, and the Dianna Mine. These workings indicate the intense subterranean activity that once drove the local economy, while the Pride of America Mine stands as a notable landmark near Copper Gulch.