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2022 Map of Gunsight Pass

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Gunsight Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Troublesome Creek and its various tributaries define the drainage of this high-elevation landscape within the Arapaho National Forest. The map documents a complex network of agricultural water management, evidenced by the Pickering Ditch, Missouri Ditch, and Kirtz Ditch, which divert water across the varying elevations of the northern Grand County terrain. These irrigation features indicate the historical importance of water rights and ranching in the valleys surrounding Gunsight Pass.

Strategic landmarks like The Gunsight and Little Wolford Mtn provide significant orientation points for navigating the high-country gaps. Transportation in the area is a mix of state and county routes such as Co HWY 25 and Co RD 2, alongside recreational paths like the Grimes Peak Trl. The geography is further carved by numerous drainages including Hay Gulch, Antelope Cr, and Round Gulch, reflecting the erosional patterns of the Rockies.