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2019 Map of Cotopaxi

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Arkansas River carves through the northern reaches of this landscape, defining the steep Arkansas River Canyon near the settlement of Pleasanton. This region of the San Isabel National Forest transition from river-carved gulches like Henthorn Gulch and Mine Gulch into the high-elevation terrain of the Wet Mountain Valley. Significant landmarks such as Wulsten Baldy and Deadmans Hill punctuate the ridges, while numerous seasonal creeks, including Oak Cr and Sullivan Cr, drain the mountain slopes toward the Rainbow Lake area.

Water management and transportation are central to the area's development, evidenced by the Balman Reservoir and a network of rural routes such as Co RD 1a and Co RD 35. The map provides a detailed view of the terrain before it drops toward the Custer County line, showing the intricate system of canyons and parks, including Price Park, that have historically supported ranching and forestry in this part of Fremont County.