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2011 Map of Cherry Creek Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The high-country ranching and mining landscape of Madison County is documented in this 2011 survey. Centered on Cherry Creek Canyon, the terrain is defined by prominent peaks and ridges, including Elk Mountain and Savannah Ridge. The map reveals a land utilized for both resource extraction and livestock, with the Cooper Mine and Turner Ranch Mine located in the northern reaches, while Butler Ranch, Home Ranch, and Nome Ranch anchor the lower elevations and creek bottoms.

Water management is evident through a series of irrigation features like the Upper Ditch, Lower Ditch, and the Carpenter Creek Ditch, which redirect flow from Cherry Creek and its many tributaries. The convergence of numerous drainages such as Mill Creek and the various forks of Pole Creek illustrates the complex hydrology of the Cherry Creek Basin. This edition captures a snapshot of contemporary land use where historical ranching practices meet modern topographic documentation.