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2013 Map of Hardscrabble Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hardscrabble Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Hardscrabble Mountain and the high ridges of the Wet Mountains dominate this 2013 survey of the San Isabel National Forest in Custer County. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief and deep drainages, including Bad Canyon and several named gulches like Rattlesnake Gulch and Bettis Gulch. At the intersection of State Hwy 96 and the Greenhorn Hwy, the small settlement of McKenzie Junction serves as a local navigational node.

The presence of the Smith Creek Campground and various recreational paths, such as the Lewis Creek Trail 1331 and Rudolph Mountain Trail 1327, illustrates the area's modern role as a hub for outdoor access. Family-named landmarks such as Jean Brown Gulch and Satterly Gulch reflect the legacy of earlier landholders and homesteaders in this high-altitude terrain. From the waters of Adobe Creek to the western peaks like Stull Mountain, the map provides a look at the transition between established highways and the remote forest interior.