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2011 Map of Fairview Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fairview Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fairview Mine and the Sandy Hook Mine sit at the center of this high-altitude landscape in Gunnison County, where the mining history of the Rockies meets the preserved wilderness of Fossil Ridge. The area is defined by a series of prominent peaks, including Fairview Peak, Green Mountain, and Henry Mountain, which separate numerous glacially carved basins and gulches.

Water is a dominant feature, with several high-country lakes like Henry Lake, Boulder Lake, and Lower Lamphier Lake feeding systems such as South Lottis Creek and Gold Creek. This 2011 survey captures the network of forest roads and trails, such as Geneva Loop and Chicago Park Rd, that provide access to the Gold Creek Campground and the remote terrain around Gunsight Pass. The map reveals a transition from industrial activity to recreation, documenting both old mineral extraction sites like the Gold Link Mine and the managed lands of Chicago Park.