2013 Map of Courthouse Mountain

About this map

Courthouse Mountain and the jagged Cimarron Ridge dominate this high-altitude landscape where the borders of Ouray, Gunnison, and Hinsdale counties converge. This 2013 survey captures the complex drainage of the W Fork Cimarron River and its impact on the local geography, particularly at the Silver Jack Reservoir and the accompanying Silver Jack Dam. The area is a nexus of seasonal transit and forest management within the Uncompahgre National Forest, defined by significant gaps like Owl Creek Pass and Lou Creek Pass. Notable landmarks such as Chimney Rock and Turret Ridge serve as primary navigational points for the extensive trail network, including the Old Owl Creek Trl 6236.0 and the Jackson Guard Station Trl 6225.1A, illustrating how 21st-century conservation and recreation maintain the footprints of historic mountain travel.