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2016 Map of Fairplay West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fairplay West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Fairplay sits at the edge of this high-altitude landscape, where the Middle Fork South Platte River meets the eastern slopes of the Mosquito Range. This 2016 survey illustrates the complex water management system of the region, featuring an extensive network of irrigation and industrial channels such as the Fairplay Mining Ditch, Sacramento Ditch, and Peart Lower Ditch. These waterways support the valley floor and historic mining interests near Little Sacramento Gulch.

The western portion of the map is dominated by the steep terrain of the Pike National Forest, including notable summits like Sheep Mountain and Lamb Mtn. This area is crisscrossed by established paths like the Limber Grove Trail and Sheep Mountain Trail, leading toward high crossings such as Browns Pass and Breakneck Pass. Geographic features like Rhodes Warm Springs and Sheep Park highlight the diverse alpine environment that surrounds the settlement of Fairplay.