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1994 Map of Cripple Creek North

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Cripple Creek North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The northern edge of the historic mining district at Cripple Creek is captured here during the 1990s, revealing a landscape defined by its deep industrial roots and protected wilderness. While the southern portion of the sheet shows the expanding reaches of the town, including the County Hospital and Mount Pisgah Cem, the surrounding terrain is dominated by the complex geology of the volcanic field. Numerous mining features, such as the Mollie Kathleen Mine and countless Prospect sites, dot the slopes of Mineral Hill and Carbonate Hill.

Transitioning from industrial activity to conservation, the northern half of the quadrangle is largely occupied by the Mueller State Park and Wildlife Area and the Pike National Forest. High peaks like Rhyolite Mountain and Mount Pisgah overlook a network of drainages including Barnard Creek and Fourmile Creek. Small former rail points or settlements like Midland sit at the confluence of deep gulches, reflecting the area's history as a critical gateway to the gold fields.