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2019 Map of Copper Mountain

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Copper Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Copper Mountain Ski Area and the massive industrial footprint of Climax dominate this high-elevation landscape at the intersection of the Tenmile Range and the Mosquito Range. The map reveals a complex network of high-altitude water management, including the Clinton Gulch Dam Reservoir, Chalk Mountain Reservoir, and the Columbine Ditch, which redirect snowmelt across the Continental Divide. These engineered water systems sit alongside natural features like Robinson Lake and Chalk Lake, highlighting the century-long effort to support mining and municipal needs in the Rockies.

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the western half of the sheet, traversing high points such as Jacque Peak and Kokomo Pass. This corridor is historically significant as it connects the headwaters of the E Fork Eagle River with the Tenmile Creek drainage. To the north, Wheeler Flats provides a rare level landing near the confluence of Wheeler Gulch and Tenmile Cr, a site that has seen transition from early settlement to modern recreation infrastructure.