Schafer Basin
Schafer Basin is a depression in Hinsdale, Colorado and has an elevation of 12,192 feet. Schafer Basin is situated nearby to the locality Capitol City, as well as near Animas Forks.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Capitol City and Animas Forks.
Capitol City
Locality
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Capitol City is an extinct silver mining town located in Hinsdale County, Colorado, United States. Founded as Galena City in 1877, the townsite is located on the Alpine Loop National Scenic Back Country Byway. Capitol City is situated 4 miles northeast of Schafer Basin.
Animas Forks
Locality
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Animas Forks is an extinct mining town located 12 miles northeast of Silverton in San Juan County, Colorado, United States. The area is managed by the Bureau of Land Management. Animas Forks is situated 4 miles southwest of Schafer Basin.
Schafer Basin
- Type: Depression with an elevation of 12,192 feet
- Category: landform
- Location: Hinsdale, Colorado, Rocky Mountains, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.96138° or 37° 57′ 41″ northLongitude
-107.50673° or 107° 30′ 24″ westElevation
12,192 feet (3,716 metres)Open location code
859JXF6V+H8GeoNames ID
5438028
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