2016 Map of Cripple Creek North

About this map

Cripple Creek sits at the southern edge of this high-altitude landscape, where the northern reaches of the famous mining district meet the foothills of the Pike National Forest. The map detail reveals a complex network of residential and mountain roads, including Teller Co Road 1 and the winding Dome Rock Trl, illustrating the modern layout of these historic gold fields. The topography is defined by a series of prominent peaks and gulches that once fueled the region's economy, from the heights of Mt Pisgah and Rhyolite Mtn to the depths of Poverty Gulch. Near the settlement of Midland, the terrain transitions into steeper drainages like Putney Gulch and Buchannon Gulch. This 2016 survey documents the continued intersection of public lands, residential development, and the legacy of the mineral-rich mountainsides.