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2016 Map of Ironton

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ironton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Ironton and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the San Juan Mountains are documented here in a modern landscape that preserves centuries of mineral exploration. The settlement at Ironton Park sits near the headwaters of Red Mountain Creek, a region defined by complex drainage systems like Spirit Gulch and Gray Copper Gulch. Notable peaks such as Abrams Mtn and Potosi Peak dominate the skyline, while the deep cut of the Uncompahgre Gorge provides dramatic relief near the northern boundary.

Transport through this vertical environment is traced along historical routes like the Richmond Trail and Hayden Trail, connecting remote areas like Camp Bird to the broader valley. The map details numerous named features like Mother Cline Slide and Waterhole Slide, which indicate the persistent geological forces that shape this area within the Uncompahgre National Forest and San Juan National Forest.