Hinsdale Co

HINSDALE COUNTY CO

Links To Towns & Areas: CONTINENTAL RESERVOIR ~ LA GARITA WILDERNESS ~

LAKE CITY ~ POWDERHORN WILDERNESS ~ RIO GRANDE PYRAMID ~ RIO GRANDE RESERVOIR ~

SHERMAN GHOST TOWN ~ SAN CRISTOBAL LAKE ~ SPRING CREEK PASS ~ UNCOMPAHGRE WILDERNESS~

WEMINUCHE WILDERNESS ~ WILLIAMS CREEK ~

~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~ STATE OF COLORADO ~ 4 CORNERS SW USA ~

HINSDALE COUNTY

Links: ~ Hinsdale County History ~ ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

Hinsdale County - Official Site -

http://www.hinsdalecountycolorado.us/

Hinsdale County – Profile – CO Counties, Inc. Site

http://www.ccionline.org/counties/hinsdale.html

Hinsdale County – Panoramic Aerial Images – created by Dr. William A. Bowen,

Dept. of Geography – CSU Northridge Site -

http://130.166.124.2/co_panorama_atlas/page29/page29.html

Hinsdale County Census – Quick Facts, US Census -

http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/08/08053.html

Living in the San Juan Mountains: San Juan Traditional Cultural Properties

Team Scoping Document

http://swcenter.fortlewis.edu/inventory/UsfSanJuanTCP.htm

San Juan Mountains – Text – Links – Photos – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Juan_Mountains

Alpine Loop – MAP – Links – Photos – CO Directory Site –

http://www.coloradodirectory.com/maps/alpineloop.html

Colorado Trail – Text with Links -

http://away.com/gorp/resource/us_national_forest/co/hik_rio3.htm

~ HINSDALE COUNTY~

Hinsdale County History

Hindsale County Colorado Gold Production – Article – Western Mining History –

http://www.westernmininghistory.com/articles/65/page1/

Hinsdale County Genealogy Co-op Page –

http://www.hinsdaleco.homestead.com/

Hindsale County – History & Sites - Roots Web Site - Gail Brown. Coordinator

http://www.rootsweb.com/~cohinsda/

Hinsdale County – National Register of Historic Places –

http://www.nationalregisterofhistoricplaces.com/CO/Hinsdale/vacant.html

Hinsdale County WWII - Army & Air Force Casualties -

http://www.accessgenealogy.com/worldwar/colorado/hinsdale.htm

~ Hinsdale County History ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

CONTINENTAL RESERVOIR

Northeast Hinsdale County CO

26 miles West, then North of Creede on CO 149, turn West

onto Forest Road 532 to the Reservoir

Continental Reservoir – MAP – CO Directory Site -

http://www.coloradodirectory.com/fishing/fishing_creedewest.html

Continental Reservoir – Panoramic Aerial Image – created by Dr. William A. Bowen,

Dept. of Geography – CSU Northridge Site -

http://130.166.124.2/co_panorama_atlas/page29/files/page29-1007-full.html

Continental Reservoir – Panoramic Aerial Image -

http://www.satelliteviews.net/cgi-bin/g.cgi?fid=203289&state=CO&ftype=reservoir

Rio Grande River Basin – MAP – Showing Continental Reservoir – CO State Site –

http://waterknowledge.colostate.edu/rio_map.htm

Continental Reservoir Fishing Site – http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_SB8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72BTJw8jAwjQL8h2VAQAzHJMsQ!!/?ss=110209&ttype=recarea&recid=28976&actid=42&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&position=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&navid=110000000000000&pnavid=null&cid=null&pname=Creede%2C+CO+-+Continental+Reservoir+Fishing+Site

~ CONTINENTAL RESERVOIR ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

LA GARITA WILDERNESS

East of Lake City into Mineral County

La Garita Wilderness – Wilderness Site -

http://www.wilderness.net/nwps/wild_view.cfm?wname=La%20Garita

La Garita Wilderness Area – CO Wilderness Site

http://www.coloradowilderness.com/wildpages/lagarita.html

MAP of Southern Colorado – See La Garita Wilderness -

http://www.wilderness.net/index.cfm?fuse=NWPS&sec=stateView&state=CO&map=cosouthnmnorth

Trip Planner – Wildernet Site -

http://areas.wildernet.com/pages/area.cfm?areaID=COWALG&CU_ID=1

22^nd Anniversary Hike in the La Garita Wilderness - Photo Series –

http://strike.colorado.edu/~sjg/LaGarita/

Quaking Aspen Outfitters – Big Game Hunt in Colorado’s Backcountry with

experienced guides –

http://www.quakingaspenoutfitters.com/

~ LA GARITA WILDERNESS ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

LAKE CITY

75 miles Northwest of South Fork on CO 149

Southwest of Gunnison CO

Links: ~ Lake City History ~ Lake City Schools ~ John Wagner Public Library ~ Lake City Museums ~

Silver World Newspaper ~ Lake City Dining ~ Lake City Businesses ~ Lake City Arts ~ Lake City Outdoors/Sports/Businesses ~

Lake City Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~

~ LAKE CITY ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

Lake City CO – Another Day in Paradise -– Travel Planner -

http://lakecity.com/index.php

Lake City. Downtown Improvement & Revitalization Team – DIRT, Inc.

http://www.lakecitydirt.com/

Lake City – Photos – Sangres Site –

http://www.sangres.com/places/hinsdale/index.htm

Lake City – Demographics – Photos – Text – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_City,_Colorado

Lake City shown on Colorado MAP – Links to many other MAPS – Tours – Trails – Parks – More - CO Directory Site –

http://www.colorado-directory.com/lakecity/map.html

Silver Thread National Scenic Byway – Text – Photos Lake City Site -

http://lakecity.com/index.php/scenic-drives-and-byways/silver-thread-national-scenic-byway

Silver Thread Colorado & Historic Byway – MAP - Sangres Site –

http://www.sangres.com/colorado/scenic-byways/silverthread.htm

Lake City Switchbacks – Photos – Links –

http://www.visitlakecity.com/

~ LAKE CITY ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

Lake City History

Hinsdale County Historical Society & Museum –

http://www.lakecitymuseum.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=57&Itemid=54

The D&RG Lake City Branch Railroad & a Galloping Goose –

http://www.lakecity.com/index.php/history/the-darg-train

Lake City CO National Historic District – Links –

http://lakecityhistoricdistrict.com/brief-history.html

Lake City History – Photos by Dolores Steele & Tom Underwood –

Ghost Town Site –

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/lakecity.html

Lake City CO - Article by Jerry Clark - The Narrow Gage History - Narrow Gage Site –

http://www.narrowgauge.org/ncmap/excursion7_lake_city.html

Lake City History – Text – MAP – Photos - Ghost Depot D&RG Site –

http://ghostdepot.com/rg/mainline/marshall%20route/lakecity.htm

Lake City Branch of the D&RG Railroad –

http://www.drgw.net/info/index.php?n=Main.LakeCityBranch

~ Lake City History ~ LAKE CITY ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

Lake City Schools

Lake City Community School –

http://www.lakecityschool.org/

Lake City Schools – Hinsdale County RE1 – Listings -

http://www.schoolmatch.com/search/system.cfm?lea=0804620

~ Lake City Schools ~ LAKE CITY ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

John Wagner Public Library

John Wagner Public Library –

http://lakecitypubliclibrary.com/

~ John Wagner Public Library ~ LAKE CITY ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

Lake City Museums

Hardtack Mine and Museum –

http://www.hardtackmine.com/

Lake City Museum –

http://www.lakecitymuseum.com/

~ Lake City Museums ~ LAKE CITY ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

Silver World Newspaper

Silver World Newspaper – Published every Friday -

http://www.lakecitysilverworld.com/

~ Silver World Newspaper ~ LAKE CITY ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

Lake City Dining

Lake City Restaurants/Food – Links -

http://lakecity.com/index.php/business-directory/dining-and-food

Hinsdale County Restaurants – Listings – Sangres Site –

http://www.sangres.com/places/hinsdale/food.htm

Lake City Bakery – “Finest Baked Goods in the Rockies” -

http://www.iflyfish.com/lakecitybakery/

Mocha Moose Coffee House –

http://www.mochamoosecoffeehouse.com/

Poker Alice – “Eat a mouth watering meal”

http://www.pokeralice.org/

Restless Spirits Saloon – Full Bar Service – Serving lunch & dinner –

http://www.restlessspiritssaloon.com/

Sportsman Barbeque – Great Texas BBQ – Outdoor live music -

http://www.sportsmanstexaco.com/

~ Lake City Dining ~ LAKE CITY ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

Lake City Businesses

Lake City Shopping – Links –

http://lakecity.com/index.php/business-directory/shopping

Lake City Service Business Links –

http://www.lakecity.com/services.html

Ani Barrie Sweaters – Hand Loomed Sweaters -

http://www.anibarriesweaters.com/

Blue Spruce Building Materials – Family Owned Business Since 1980 –

http://www.bluesprucelc.com/

Bodine Construction – Specializing in finely crafted custom homes, additions – remodles –

http://www.bodineconstruction.net/

Mary Carkin Media – Do it yourself marketing for small businesses -

http://www.marycarkin.com/

Lake City Building Contractors – Listings –

http://www.lakecity.com/construction.html

Lake City Computer Solutions –

http://www.lakecitycomputersolutions.com/

Lake City Millworks – Finely Crafted Cabinetry & Furniture -

http://www.lakecitymillworks.com/

Mountain View Technical Services – Custom Home Designers –

http://www.mvtshomedesign.com/

Native Sun Construction, Inc. – “Building our reputation of highest quality for two decades” -

http://www.nativesuninc.com/

The Pottin’ Shed & Oso Ocho Gifts – Greenhouse plants -

http://thepottinshed.com/

Western Reflections Publishing Company - Publisher of works reflecting the history & culture of the

Western US –

http://www.westernreflectionspublishing.com/

~ Lake City Businesses ~ LAKE CITY ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

Lake City Arts

Lake City Arts Center – Links -

http://www.lakecityarts.org/

APH Creative Design – Angela P. Hollingsworth freelance graphic designer -

http://www.aphcreativedesign.com/

Fireworks Contest – Photos - 3 Entries by J.D. Hodges – Photos in Lake City – DCRP Site -

http://www.dcresource.com/specials/Fireworks2001/users_all/index2.shtml

Jane E. Jones Art Studio – Watercolorist -

http://www.janejonesart.com/

Lake City Mountain Crafts Co-op–

http://lakecitycrafters.tripod.com/3/main_start.htm

Lake City Uncorked Wine & Music Festival –

http://www.lakecitymusicfest.org/

San Juan Soda Co. – Unique Gifts form the High Country –

http://www.sanjuansodacompany.com/

Silver Lynx – Handmade Goods from Lake City CO –

http://www.lakecitysilverlynx.com/

~ Lake City Arts ~ LAKE CITY ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

Lake City Outdoors/Sports/Businesses

Lake City- Hinsdale County Outdoor Recreation –

http://lakecity.com/index.php/business-directory/outdoor-recreation

Lake City – Things to do – Links –

http://www.lakecity.com/thingstodo.html

Cadwell Outfitters – Located in a limited, draw-only area -

http://www.cadwelloutfitters.com/

Dan’s Fly Shop & Lake Fork Angling Service - “Located in the Trout Fishing Capitol of the World”

http://www.dansflyshop.com/

Hinsdale County CO – State Wildlife Areas – Sangres Site

http://www.sangres.com/stateco/hinsdale.htm

Hinsdale Haute Route – “Colorado’s Highest Hut System”

http://www.hinsdalehauteroute.org/

Horseback Riding Outfitters -Trails –

http://www.lakecity.com/horsebackriding

Lake City Athletic Club – “Keeping Rotorua Running”

http://lakecity.co.nz/

Lake City Auto & Sports Center –

http://www.lakecityauto.com/

Lake City Outfitters – Guided Hunting - Archery, Mozzleloader, Rifle -

http://www.rcoutfitters.com/

Lake City Snowmobile Club –

http://www.lakecitysnowmobileclub.com/

Lake City Snowmobile Trails MAP –

http://www.colorado-directory.com/maps/snowmobilelakecity.html

Mineral Mountain Outfitters – Let us be your guide -

http://www.mineralmountainoutfitters.com/

Mountain Biking around Lake City –

http://www.lakecity.com/mountainbiking

RC Outfitters - Hunting – Fishing –

http://www.rcoutfitters.com/

Rocky Mountain Jeep Rental

http://www.pleasantviewresort.net/

San Juan Solstice – 50 Mile Benefit Run for Lake City’s EMT’s

http://www.lakecity50.com/index.htm

The Sportsman Outdoors & Fly Shop

http://www.lakecitysportsman.com/

“Trans America Trail … Millennium ride” – 5 day, 1200 Mile Off Pavement Motorcycle Ride -

http://www.transamtrail.com/milleniumride.html

Sunshine Peak – Links to the 14ers – Summit Post site –

http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/150459/sunshine-peak.html

~ Lake City Outdoors/Sports/Businesses ~ Lake City ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

Lake City Lodging/RV Parks/Camping

Lake City Lodging – Listings -

http://lakecity.com/index.php/business-directory/lodging

Alpine Moose Lodge – “The Most Breathtaking Views in Lake City”

http://www.alpinemooselodge.com/

Alpine Village – Friendly, Comfortable, Rustic Cabins – Great for Family Getaways -

http://www.alpinevillagecolorado.com/index.html

Argenta Falls Cabin – Log home summer getaway -

http://www.argentafallscabin.com/

Backcountry Basecamp – Comfortable little hostel style lodge –

http://www.lakecitybasecamp.com/

Castle Lakes Campground, Resort & Cabins - “Beautiful, Peaceful Forest Setting”

http://castlelakes.tripod.com/index.htm

Elk Horn RV Resort – Quiet Residential Neighborhood -

http://www.elkhornrvresort.com/

Fish Canyon Getaway - Lodge -

http://www.fishcanyon.com/

G & M Cabins “Walk to downtown shops & restaurants”

http://www.coloradodirectory.com/gmcabins/index.html

Henson Creek RV Park – “Close to Town” – Operating Since the 50’s -

http://www.hensoncreek.com/

~ Lake City Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ LAKE CITY ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

Highlander RV Campground - Jeep Rentals & Gifts

http://www.highlandercampground.com/

Inn at the Lake – Cozy Mountain Retreat -

http://www.innatthelake.org/

Lake City Resort – “The difference is caring – Western hospitality, Southern Style –

http://www.lakecityresort.com/

Linny’s Stay & Play – Private, cozy lodging for individuals or small groups –

http://www.linnysvacations.com/linnysvacations.com/Welcome.html

Matterhorn Mountain Lodge – “Quiet, Peaceful, off the Main

Highway” within walking distance of town -

http://www.matterhornmotel.com/intro.htm

Old Carson Inn B&B – “We invite you to stay for a relaxing and unforgettable experience”

http://www.oldcarsoninn.com/

Oleo Guest Ranch – Fully furnished Cabins – Fishing, More

http://www.oleoranch.com/

Pleasant View Resort & Rocky Mountain Jeep Rental

http://www.pleasantviewresort.net/

Powderhorn Guest Ranch – “Western Dude Ranch Vacation”

http://www.powderhornguestranch.com/

Redcloud – Colorado’s Prtemier Christian Camp & Retreat Center –

http://www.campredcloud.org/

Silver Coin Cabin – Romantic Vacation Rental –

http://www.loydsoflakecityllc.com/

Squires Cabins – “Serene Getaway” - 11 Miles SW of Lake City -

http://www.squirescabins.com/

Sunshine Falls Vacation Home –

http://www.hallrealty.net/Rentals/balkema_rental.htm

Texan Resort Cabins – “Village of Rustic Cabins” –

http://www.texanresort.com/new/index.html

Town Square Cabins – Easy Walking Distance to area Parks, River,Shops & Restaurants -

http://townsquarecabins.tripod.com/

Twin Peaks Rentals – “Charming country style home & guest cabin”-

http://www.lakecitytwinpeaks.com/

Vickers Ranch - “The Vacationer’s Paradise” -

http://www.coloradodirectory.com/vickersranch/

Wagon Wheel Cabins –

http://www.wagonwheelcabinslc.com/

Westwood Resort – Easy access to fishing, restaurants & downtown –

http://www.westwoodresortlc.com/

Woodlake Park Campground & Cabins – “2 ½ miles South of Lake City -

http://www.woodlakeparkcolorado.com/

~ Lake City Lodging/RV Parks/Camping ~ LAKE CITY ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

POWDERHORN WILDERNESS

Powderhorn Wilderness is in the the San Juan Mountains

West & North of Lake City CO

Powderhorn Wilderness – Text – Links – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Powderhorn_Wilderness

Powderhorn Wilderness – CO Wilderness Site

http://www.coloradowilderness.com/wildpages/powderhorn.html

Powderhorn Wilderness – BLM Site

http://www.wilderness.net/nwps/wild_view.cfm?wname=Powderhorn

Powderhorn Wilderness – MAPS - Sangres Site –

http://www.sangres.com/colorado/wilderness/powderhornwilderness.htm

Powderhorn Wilderness - Calf Creek Plateau – Peakbagger Site -

http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=5863

~ POWDERHORN WILDERNESS ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

RIO GRANDE PYRAMID

Hindsale County CO, in the Weminuche Wilderness,

San Juan Mountains, South of the Rio Grande Reservoir

Rio Grand Pyramid CO – Stats – Peak Bagger Site -

http://www.peakbagger.com/peak.aspx?pid=5869

Rio Grande Pyramid – Photos – Text – Links – Summit Post Site -

http://www.summitpost.org/mountain/rock/151491/the-rio-grande-pyramid.html

Rio Grande Pyramid – MAP – Vandelia Backpacking -

http://childre.com/photos/2006/0701/pages/Rio.htm

~ RIO GRANDE PYRAMID ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

RIO GRANDE RESERVOIR

27 Miles West of Creede CO

Rio Grande Reservoir – MAP – Text – Wildernet Site –

http://activities.wildernet.com/pages/activity.cfm?actid=020905IO*1482bw&areaname=Divide%20Ranger%20District&rectype=Fishing&fromPage=rectype&startrecord=1&CU_ID=1

Area Photos – Texas River Tours Site -

http://tdpippin.tripod.com/day2.html

Rio Grande Reservoir – Information about – SW Paddler site -

http://southwestpaddler.com/docs/riograndeco3.html

Rio Grande Reservoir Road & Stony Pass – Lake City Site –

http://www.lakecity.com/index.php/scenic-drives-and-byways/rio-grande-reservoir-road-a-stony-pass

~ RIO GRANDE RESERVOIR ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

SAN CRISTOBAL LAKE

Second Largest Natural Lake in Colorado Created by the Slumgullion Earth Flow

Four Miles South of Lake City CO – Hinsdale County CO

Lake Shore is Private Property

1875 Silver Rush to Lake San Cristobal region

Lake San Cristobal – Lake City Site –

http://lakecity.com/index.php/outdoor-recreation/lake-san-cristobal

Slumgullion Landslides Dam and it’s effects on the Lake Fork – Links to Photos – by Robert Schuster – USGS Site -

http://pubs.usgs.gov/bul/b2130/Chapter6.html

Lake San Cristobal – Sangres Site

http://sangres.com/features/sancristobal.htm

Lake San Cristobal – Photos – Links – Lake City Site -

http://lakecity.com/lakesancristobal.html

~ SAN CRISTOBAL LAKE ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

SHERMAN GHOST TOWN

About 2 miles south of Lake City take road going south to

Lake San Cristobal (4 miles), continue west, about 10 miles to Sherman

Sherman – Ghost Town – Todd Underwood – Photos -

http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/co/sherman.html

~ SHERMAN GHOST TOWN ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

SPRING CREEK PASS

On CO 149 About 17 miles Southeast of Lake City

Spring Creek Pass – Information – Wildernet Site -

http://activities.wildernet.com/pages/activity.cfm?actid=020905IO*509stt&areaid=CO&rectype=Snowmobiling&startrecord=1&fromPage=summary&CU_ID=1

Photo of Spring Creek Pass -

http://www.legslarry.beerdrinkers.co.uk/Leftpondia/Holibobs2003/pages/34_Spring_Creek_Pass.htm

Slumgullion and Spring Creek Passes – Text & Photos – Motorcycle CO Site -

http://www.motorcyclecolorado.com/slumgullion_and_spring_creek_passes.htm

Bicycling Slumgullion/Spring Creek Pass - Summary -

http://mybicycleroutes.com/xslumgumpassinfopage.html

~ SPRING CREEK PASS ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

UNCOMPAHGRE WILDERNESS

(Formerly called the BIG BLUE WILDERNESS)

Northwest of Lake City CO

Uncompahgre Wilderness – Sangres site –

http://www.sangres.com/forest/uncompahgre/wilderness.htm

Uncompahgre Wilderness – CO Wilderness Site – Gov. Links

http://www.coloradowilderness.com/wildpages/uncompahgre.html

Uncompahgre Wilderness – GORP Site

http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_wilderness_area/co_uncow.htm

Big Blue Wilderness – Text – Links – Wikipedia Site –

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Blue_Wilderness

Uncompahgre Wilderness – Photos – Text – MAP - Hiking/climbing – Summit Post Site –

http://www.summitpost.org/uncompahgre-wilderness/558911

~ UNCOMPAHGRE WILDERNESS ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

WEMINUCHE WILDERNESS

Lower part of Hinsdale County CO

Weminuche Wilderness – Photos – MAP – Text – Sangres Site –

http://sangres.com/colorado/wilderness/weminuchewilderness.htm

Weminuche Wilderness – CO Wilderness Site -

http://www.coloradowilderness.com/wildpages/weminuche.html

Backpack through the Weminuche Wilderness – Text with Photos –

http://windom.cybox.com/ilana/hike/jagged/index.html

Weminuche Wilderness – You Tube Site –

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzEMRoJ_IGw

~ WEMINUCHE WILDERNESS ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~

WILLIAMS CREEK

About 2.5 miles south of Lake City on CO 149, turn west

to San Cristobal Lake, drive about 7 more miles to Williams Creek

Williams Creek – A Gem in Southern Colorado – Text – Photos – CO Fishing Site -

http://www.coloradofishing.net/ft_wmcreek.htm

Williams Creek Trail - BLM Site -

http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/gfo/recreation_information/hike-info/hike-trails/williams.print.html

Piedra River, upper Piedra & Williams Creek – GORP Site

http://www.gorp.com/gorp/resource/us_national_forest/co/cam_san2.htm

Williams Creek Reservoir – Photo – CO Graphic Site -

http://coloradogeographic.com/Default.aspx?PhotoID=332

Williams Creek Reservoir – Photo & Links – CO Geographic Site -

http://www.coloradogeographic.com/Default.aspx?PhotoID=331

~ WILLIAMS CREEK ~ HINSDALE COUNTY ~