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2023 Map of Crested Butte

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Crested Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Crested Butte serves as the focal point of this contemporary survey, situated at the confluence of mountain valleys where the Slate River meets irrigation systems like the Verzuh Ditch. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of the Elk Mountains, including Whetstone Mtn and Red Mtn, which frame the town and the extensive Gunnison National Forest.

A complex network of water management features, such as the East River Number 2 Ditch and Imobersteg Ditch, indicates the continued importance of water rights and ranching heritage in the region even as newer developments like the Buckhorn Ranch Airport emerge. The map traces numerous recreational and access routes, including Kebler Pass Road Trl and the Upper Upper Loop Trl, illustrating the transition from traditional resource management to a modern outdoor-oriented economy.