2011 Map of Electric Peak

About this map

Sangre de Cristo Mine and the Rito Alta Mine stand as significant markers of the extractive industry in this high-elevation landscape. The terrain is defined by a series of dramatic basins and peaks, where the remnants of mining operations like the Big Horn Mine and Cloverdale Mine are found within the Cloverdale Basin. These industrial sites are interspersed with high-country water bodies, including the Brush Creek Lakes, Teasup Lake, and the aptly named Rainbow Lake in the north. The drainage patterns of North Brush Creek and Cotton Creek illustrate the complex watershed of the Sangre de Cristo range. Notable landmarks such as Electric Peak, Mount Owen, and Spread Eagle Peak provide geographic anchors for researchers tracing historical mining claims and alpine land use in this part of Saguache County.