2011 Map of Courthouse Mountain

About this map

Silver Jack Reservoir and its associated Silver Jack Dam dominate the northern drainage of this high-elevation terrain in Gunnison County. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the West Fork Cimarron River and Middle Fork Cimarron River, creating a complex network of alpine hydrology. Evidence of earlier industrial activity remains on the land at the Lou Creek Coal Mine and Kennedy Mine near the western boundary. Significant geological landmarks including Courthouse Mountain, Chimney Rock, and the jagged Cimarron Ridge serve as primary navigational points. Transportation through the high passes is marked by Owl Creek Pass and Lou Creek Pass, while water management is evidenced by the Cimarron Feeder Garnet Ditch, which follows the contours of the drainage basin.