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2019 Map of Aspen

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Aspen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Aspen serves as the focal point of this survey, where the town's grid meets the steep slopes of the Elk Mountains. This documentation shows the modern layout of the community, anchored by the Pitkin County Courthouse and educational facilities like Colorado Mountain College. The town is framed by intense topography, including the heights of Aspen Mtn and Smuggler Mountain, while the Roaring Fork River cuts through the valley floor. To the northwest, the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport/Sardy Field and the Buttermilk Ski Area indicate the region's development as a major recreational and transportation hub.

Tracing the outskirts reveals numerous canyons and gulches, such as Keno Gulch and Spar Gulch, which lead into the White River National Forest. Local history is preserved at the Aspen Grove Cem and Red Butte Cem, while the former timber and mining camp of Lenado sits in the northeast corner along Woody Cr. The extensive trail network, including the Rio Grande Trail and Government Trail, follows the routes of former industrial paths, linking the valley's settlement history to its contemporary landscape.