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2001 Map of Cathedral Peak

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Cathedral Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this landscape on the edge of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Recreation Area during the early 21st century. The map reveals an intricate network of water management, vital for the high mesa terrain, including the Fruitland Ditch and Cattlemans Ditch which draw from mountain runoff. Near the southern border, the Gunnison River is harnessed by the Crystal Dam, forming the deep waters of Crystal Reservoir.

Settlement is sparse, concentrated at Gates Camp in the Crystal Valley. To the north, the terrain transitions toward Gould Reservoir and the distinctive landmark of Cedar Point. This survey captures the region just as federal land boundaries and recreation areas were being refined, documenting the high-altitude reservoirs like Meek Reservoir and the dramatic topography of Cathedral Peak before further modern developments reached these remote ridges.