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2011 Map of Buena Vista East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Arkansas River carves a deep path through the high-elevation landscape of central Colorado, anchoring the settlements of Buena Vista and Johnson Village. This 2011 survey illustrates the complex relationship between the area's geography and its human history, from the high peaks of Sugarloaf Mountain and Ruby Mountain to the intricate water management of the Helena Ditch and Bray Ditch. The map captures the infrastructure of the Upper Arkansas Valley, including the Buena Vista Municipal Airport and a network of county roads like the Lenhardy Cutoff that traverse the surrounding gulches.

Legacy mining operations are still visible on the landscape, with the Nellie Bly Mine and Triad Mine situated among the folds of Triad Ridge. The terrain is characterized by a series of dramatic drainages such as Chinaman Gulch and Arnold Gulch, leading toward the river. These features, along with landmarks like The Falls and Piles Pasture, provide a detailed record of the land use and topographic character of the region in the early 21st century.