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2019 Map of Crystal Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the Taylor River carves through the northern reaches at Taylor Canyon. The terrain is defined by a series of significant drainages including Fivemile Creek, Threemile Creek, and Cliff Cr, which draw water from the steep slopes of Doctor Park and the surrounding peaks. This 2019 survey provides a clear view of the remote ranching and forest infrastructure, noting the small settlement of Seely and the network of forest roads such as Summerville and the Van Tuyl trail system.

Evidence of the area's geological and developmental history is preserved in features like Fossil Ridge and the Fossil Bypass to the south. Water management and livestock grazing are implied by labels like Beaver Cow and the Beaver-Mc Intyre area. The map serves as a record of high-country land use, tracing the boundaries of Township 15 South and Township 51 North as they intersect these rugged canyons and ridges.