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2011 Map of Breckenridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Breckenridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Breckenridge serves as the central hub of this high-alpine landscape, where the Blue River flows through a valley defined by intensive mineral extraction and modern recreation. The eastern slopes are densely pocketed with legacy mining sites, including the extensive workings of the Wellington Mine, Siam Mountain Mine, and the Commodore Placer Mine. These industrial remnants sit alongside the Breckenridge Ski Area, illustrating the 21st-century transition of the Tenmile Range from a mining district to a premiere destination for winter sports.

Water management is prominent throughout the terrain, from the Sawmill Dam near Shock Hill to the high-elevation Blue Lakes and the Hoosier Pass Tunnel at the southern boundary. Steep gulches like French Gulch and McCullough Gulch underscore the difficult geography that miners navigated to reach claims like the Governor Mine and Monte Cristo Mine. The map also preserves local landmarks such as Valley Brook Cemetery and Blue Rock Spring, providing a detailed record of the community's footprint in the Tenmile Range.