Graphite Basin

Graphite Basin is a depression in Gunnison, Colorado and has an elevation of 11,362 feet.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Cumberland Pass.

Cumberland Pass

Mountain saddle

Cumberland Pass is a high mountain pass in the Sawatch Range of the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It is located in Gunnison County and in the Gunnison National Forest. Cumberland Pass is situated 2 miles west of Graphite Basin.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Tincup and Saint Elmo.

Tincup, or Tin Cup, originally named Virginia City, is an unincorporated community in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. The community was once a prominent mining town. Tincup is situated 5 miles north of Graphite Basin.

Saint Elmo

Hamlet

Photo: Dk4hb, Public domain.

Saint Elmo is a ghost town in Chaffee County, Colorado, United States. Founded in 1880, Saint Elmo lies in the heart of the Sawatch Range, 20 miles southwest of Buena Vista and sits at an elevation of 9,961 feet. Saint Elmo is situated 6 miles east of Graphite Basin.

Graphite Basin

Type: Depression with an elevation of 11,362 feet
Category: landform
Location: Gunnison, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
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Latitude

38.68333° or 38° 41′ north

Longitude

-106.45058° or 106° 27′ 2″ west

Elevation

11,362 feet (3,463 metres)

Open location code

85CMMGMX+8Q

GeoNames ID

5423676

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Satellite Map

Discover Graphite Basin from above in high-definition satellite imagery.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Pitkin and Abbeyville.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Graphite Lake and Fitzpatrick Peak.

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