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1994 Map of Big Bull Mountain

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Big Bull Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The settlement of Goldfield sits on the western edge of this topographic survey, marking a legacy of mineral extraction that continues into the 1990s as indicated by the broad Mining Area nearby. This high-altitude landscape in the Pike National Forest is defined by a series of prominent peaks, including Big Bull Mountain, Brind Mountain, and Nipple Mountain. The central drainage is dominated by the Skaguay Reservoir, which collects the waters of Middle Beaver Creek as it flows south toward the Beaver Creek State Wildlife Area.

Tracing the boundary between Teller and Fremont Counties, the map reveals a rugged terrain where small settlements like Clyde and geologic features like Cathedral Park provide landmarks for local history. Dozens of marked Prospects and individual prospect pits dot the gulches, such as Hopkins Gulch and Douglas Gulch, offering a precise record for researchers interested in the region's enduring mining heritage and wilderness conservation.