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2022 Map of Highland Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Snowmass Village serves as the central hub of this mountain landscape, which is defined by the high-elevation recreation sites and extensive water management systems typical of Pitkin County. The terrain is deeply carved by water, featuring an intricate network of irrigation and diversion structures such as the Elk Cr Ditch, Herrick Ditch, and the Willow and Owl Ditch. These human-made channels contrast with the natural flow of the Roaring Fork River and Snowmass Creek, highlighting the importance of water rights in the high Rockies.

Genealogists and local historians can find the Snowmass Village Community Cem tucked within the hills, while outdoorsmen and researchers can trace the extensive trail systems, including the Government Trl and Tom Blake Trl. The map also documents the proximity of the Snowmass Ski Area and Buttermilk Ski Area to the summits of Highland Peak and Sievers Mtn, illustrating the late-century development of the region as a premier alpine destination.