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2013 Map of Alpine Plateau

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Alpine Plateau
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The high-country terrain of Alpine Plateau defines this landscape on the border of Gunnison and Hinsdale counties. Remote ranching outposts such as Thomas Ranch, Wilson Ranch, and Thompson Ranch are scattered across the high elevations, supported by an intricate system of water management including the Thomas-Roach Ditch and Copeland-Elk Cr Ditch. The presence of the Nurse Brownlee Cem near the Lake Fork drainage offers a rare genealogical touchpoint in this wilderness setting.

Industrial and transport history is represented by several trails and forest roads that crisscross the Uncompahgre National Forest, including the long-reaching Ridge Stock Driveway Trl 9233.0 and the Marshall Pass Trl 9243.0. Significant natural landmarks like The Gate, Hells Canyon, and Big Willow Park break the complex topography, while named water features such as Soldier Cr and Fourth of July Cr drain the high basins.