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1980 Map of Iron Mountain

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Iron Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

De Weese Plateau dominates this high-altitude landscape in southern Colorado, revealing a complex network of gulches and ridges that defines the transition between Fremont and Custer Counties. Settled activity is concentrated in pockets such as Democratic and Titusville, where the geography suggests small-scale ranching and mineral exploration. The presence of the Iron Mountain Mine and Green Mountain Mine speaks to the region's mining legacy, while the distribution of Indian Springs, Mow Spring, and Falling Rock Spring highlights the critical importance of water sources in this arid environment.

Peaks like Mc Clure Mountain and Elkhorn Mountain rise sharply from the terrain, offering a look at the topography before modern development altered these remote stretches. The southern edge of the survey is defined by the winding course of Grape Creek, which cuts through the plateau's southern flank. This 1980 record preserves the locations of early Jeep trails and family-named landmarks that are vital for tracing the cultural history of the area.