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Photocopy of Book: Tour the San Juans; Ez-Guide, Volume Ii SDMS Document ID 1060966 jjm. j?m. a^9 J^c — JPPBL-—'5^8 nt* SBWI il TOUR THE SAN JUANS EZ-GUWE VOLUME U SUverton to Animas Forks via Cement Creek, Gladstone and Lake Como oS, Prospect Basin, South Fork of Cement Creek, Mlmwhaha Basin, ?v Mogul Mine Road, Corkscrew Gulch, Ross Basin, Poughkeepsie , Gulch, and Placer (Mastodon) Gulch t / Over 100 riiaas & photos covering locations on the route ' by Darlene A. Reidhead •»'.. '4s rwi nvi rvr TOUR THE SAN JTJANS VOLUME II Volume II takes you from Silverton up Cement Creek to Gladstone, over Poughkeepsie Pass to Lake Como, into California Gulch and Placer Gulch and enters Animas Forks from the northwest This second book in the series includes route descriptions to: Prospect Basin, South Fork of Cement Creek, Minnehaha Basin, Mogul Mine Road, Corkscrew Gulch, Ross Basin, Poughkeepsie Gulch, Placer (Mastadon) Gulch, Treasure Mountain and Pica- yune Gulch. Volume 0 complements but is independent of the first Tour the San Juans book, which is available at retail areas in Silverton, Ouray, and Durango, Colorado. Darlene A. Reidhead Cover Photo: Prospect Gulch &. Placer Gulch &i,-. > ^'£: ?*••'•• :?jAVj * -.».-;-^ ^.., -?•.' DEDICATION To the present and past residents of Silverton, Colorado who love their community and the history and beauty surrounding it SOUTHWEST PRINTING COMPANY Cortez, Colorado ISBN No. 09643172-1-4 Copyright, May 13, 1995 by Darlene A. Reidhead ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A special thank you goes again to the gentleman who 1 and many others consider a mining historian and a dedicated citizen of Silverton, George (Zeke) D. Zanbni. His support, research, and time in manuscript proofing have been helpful beyond measure My appreciation goes to William R. Jones, co-owner of the Old Hundred Mine Tour, for information, time, and many of the old pictures from the Morris W. Abbott Collection. Thanks to William Kappele, an author in his own right, for the time in grammar proofing the text To John Newman, a past Silverton and Eureka resident, my thanks for his valuable knowledge and support. My gratitude goes to the San Juan County Historical Society which includes Allen Nossaman and Beverly Rich who both do so much for their community. My thanks to Jackie, a very special and enthusiastic librarian, whose help and trust I will always appreciate. A thank you goes to Gayle Vitarius and Richard E. Fike from the Bureau of Land Management for their time and advice. I thank my son, Dan, for the artistic drawings. My appreciation goes to Cora who supports all of us in our endeavors. To my brother Bob and his wife, Emily, thank you for the fun days in research. And, always, my thanks to Joe. rw) ran ow T CONTENTS Page Introductory General Map 10 11 Road Information Map and Topo References ^ 2 Map Legend 13 Information on Mine Claims . Silverton to Animas Forks Prospect Gulch 105 South Fork of Cement Creek 119 Minnehaha Basin 127 Mogul Mine Road I39 Corkscrew Gulch 157 Ross Basin * 169 Poughkeepsie Gulch 179 Placer Gulch 199 Historical Notes 24° Recommended Reading 244 Suggested Visits 245 Bibliography 246 Plage 6 INTRODUCTION This breathtaking route follows Cement Creek to Gladstone and will take you above timberline a few miles out of Gladstone and will keep you there until your return to Sirverton. Along the way you will be treated not only to unique opportunites and challenges, but to magnificent views of the Red Mountains and other majestic peaks and high alpine basins. The route circles Hurricane Peak, takes you to the shore of the spectacular blue Lake Como and into the historical mining area of Placer (Mastodon) Gulch. At California Pass you will reach an altitude of 12,930 feet The route offers you a roadside view of the Gladstone area and the productive Gold King Operation, which was Silverton's mainstay. This book describes the side trips into Prospect Gulch with its mass mining activity, the beautiful Colorado (Velocity) Basin at the head of the South Fork of Cement Creek, the Mogul Mine area, and the breathtaking trip through the pass between Red Mountain #1 and Red Mountain #2 and down Corkscrew Gulch. It also takes you to Lake Como and gives a descriptive trip down Poughkeepsie Gulch. You will enter Placer (Mastodon) Gulch and drive to the portal of the Gold Prince Mine with the opportunity of viewing the Sound Democrat Mill, which is in the process of being restored by the Bureau of Land Management The route gives you the choice of climbing out of Placer Gulch into Picayune Gulch or entering Animas Forks from the northwest With either route you may return to Sih/erton traveling down through the Animas River drainage described in the first Tour the San Juans book. 1 fPf JTPf t- - !!«• L-^ t. —«J *--*! ». Vf i II '-3J Page? Over ninety percent of the mine sites and mill ruins are located on private property. The need to respect this and the historical structures and artifacts is extremely important The Bureau of Land Management, which has placed protective signs on many structures in the area, has left the following message: "This historic site is part of America's heritage. The past belongs to the future, but only we can preserve it Join our efforts to protect this irreplaceable resource by leaving this site undisturbed." "The San Juan Mountains mining country provides a rugged adventure where you walk softly on the tundra and touch the past with wonder and awe. When driving, hiking, or exploring historic sites, remember to take nothing but pictures and leave nothing but footprints." In this area the Bureau of Land Management has placed the white arrow indicators to encourage motorists to stay on designated roads in order to avoid destruction of mountain hillsides and alpine tundra. To disregard this not only destroys the beauty of the area, but also encourages the future closure of additional roads and the now-enjoyment of four-wheeling. The Bureau of Land Management and the San Juan Forest provide information with regards to using and protecting your public lands. For your own safety, DO NOT enter mine shafts or tunnels and use caution around old structures and buildings. This route begins at the northeast end of Suverton. For additional directions see page 17 at the beginning of the route description. Page 8 JHl JHI.JHLJH ulii Rage 9 A huge fissure in this area is one of the most notable in Colorado. It runs from Telluride, through the Red Mountains, and on to Lake City. On this fissure were located some of the greatest producing mines ever discovered in the state: the Gold King, the Sunnyside, and the Sunnyside Extension/Gold Prince were among these mines which surrounded Silverton. In this area it is noted that the most productive ore was found at higher altitudes ranging above 11,000 and 12,000 feet Examples of this were the successful operations of the Gold King, the Mountain Queen, the Sunnyside Extension/Gold Prince, and the Scotia operation all located above 11,000 feet As you will see, mining activity also took place below this altitude. On the west side of Cement Creek most of the mining was done with the objective of reaching the lower veins of the Red Mountain area off Red Mountain Pass. This did not prove successful because of the distance between the two areas. Cement Creek travels through the center of the northern half of what is known as the Silverton Caldera. This range of mountains within the Caldera has never been a high producer of productive ore although several mining efforts did exist with limited results. Whatever the results, the efforts of the mine owners and the miners themselves are a source of interest and admiration. The hatch marks on the map above represent notable ore veins. Lake /// Poughkeepsie 10 Como *x^C Gulch ^^3*'I \\ Gray Copper NA/ ^ - -v » — -^ ^^ Mogul Mine Corkscrew Cement Creek Eureka Townsite ••W SILVERTON GENERAL MAP Howardsville Townsite Animas River drainage 1 JSP JSP J5 -,H. -j^ t t*J t_ -^^ **j K -j *dM 'i iiaij k^J a ^J k k. " II LJi i i Page 11 ROAD INFORMATION This route is for high-clearance four-wheel-drive vehicles only, with the exceptions of the short route of 7 miles from Siverton to Gladstone and a short section of the return route from Eureka to Sirverton. The dirt roads in this tour are often rocky, rough, and very steep. In some areas there are sharp switchbacks. Caution should be used when using a four-wheel-drive vehicle on these roads. The following are suggestions for safety: Check ground clearance if you have a question. Attempt steep hills only in the lowest four-wheel-drive range. Avoid engine stalls. If this happens, cautiously back down the hill in reverse gear using brakes only when necessary. Do not disengage engine. Go straight up or straight down a hill. Do not drive diagonally on slopes. Use low range and a low gear to minimize using the brakes when descending a hill. Uphill vehicles have the right-of-way, but it is wise to use common sense and take advantage of any pullout whatever position you are in. Remember also to allow for the altitude and keep an eye on the weather. MAP AND TOPO REFERENCES TOPO REFERENCES: 15 Minute Series - Silverton Quadrangle 7.5 Minute Series - Silverton Quadrangle Handies Peak Ironton OTHER MAP REFERENCES: U. S. Forest Maps: Uncompahgre National Forest Map San Juan National Forest Map Bureau of Land Management: 1984 Edition/Map of Silverton, Colorado (Durango NW/4) San Juan Triangle 1 1 ^jin ran^"- i rwi-'~ w—'•'•" jap' | r 55j r^J5l _JWi j .JSr i ^"rjLJj*" i j ? ^& _^;j L—J) ija L^il U-jJl ii^il Lt-^J ti>^/ .
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