2011 Map of Deer Peak

About this map

Deer Peak towers over a landscape defined by its mining history and complex drainage systems in Huerfano County. The terrain is marked by numerous mineral extraction sites, including the Wild Goose Mine to the north and the Hardin Claim Group Mine and Gold Crown Number Two Mine to the south, indicating a long-standing relationship between local industry and the mountain geology. Settlement activity is concentrated at the Abbey Summer Camp near Middle Creek, while the broader area is punctuated by named mountain parks such as South Hardscrabble Park and North Antelope Park. A dense network of watercourses, including Ophir Creek, Little Froze Creek, and South Hardscrabble Creek, carves through the high-elevation divides like Wixson Divide and Bigelow Divide, illustrating the rugged catchment area that feeds into the regional river systems.