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2022 Map of Anthracite Range

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Anthracite Range
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in the Colorado Rockies, centered on the dramatic geologic formations of the Anthracite Range. The map reveals a complex network of glacial features and volcanic ridges, including the prominent spine of The Dyke and the massive profile of East Beckwith Mtn. This area in the West Elk Mountains is defined by its series of high alpine passes—Beckwith Pass, Swampy Pass, and Castle Pass—which serve as critical gateways for the historic trail system.

Water is a defining characteristic of the northern reaches, where Lost Lake Slough, Lost Lake, and Dollar Lake are clustered beneath the peaks. The drainage patterns of Ruby Anthracite Cr and Cliff Cr highlight the erosion that has sculpted Storm Ridge and Moseley Ridge. The inclusion of Horse Ranch Park indicates the area's continued utility for backcountry access and traditional land use within the national forest system.