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2019 Map of Courthouse Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Silver Jack Reservoir dominates the drainage of the Cimarron River in this high-altitude landscape where Gunnison Co, Ouray Co, and Hinsdale Co converge. The topography is defined by massive rock formations and sharp divides, including the prominent Courthouse Mtn, the vertical profile of Chimney Rock, and the jagged spine of Pinnacle Ridge. These peaks frame the headwaters of the W Fork Cimarron River and its various tributaries.

Mountain transit is limited to narrow corridors like Owl Creek Pass and Lou Creek Pass, which provide essential crossings over Cimarron Ridge. Within the Uncompahgre National Forest, the small settlement at Cabbage Patch sits near the Silver Jack Dam, reflecting the region's focus on water management and seasonal access. High-elevation features like Spruce Ridge and the broad High Mesa contrast with the deep relief of Devils Canyon, illustrating the complex geological history of the northern San Juan range.