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2011 Map of Jasper

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Jasper
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Jasper sits along the southern bank of the Alamosa River, serving as a central point in this high-altitude landscape. The map details a region defined by its mining history and significant drainage networks, including the Jasper Mine and the Guadalupe Claims Group Mine located just west of the settlement. These operations were situated near the confluence of Jasper Creek and Burnt Creek, highlighting the importance of water access for early industrial activity.

The surrounding terrain is marked by prominent peaks and deep gulches, such as Bennett Peak and California Gulch. To the north, the San Francisco Lakes feed into the Middle Fork San Francisco Creek, while several passes and canyons, including Blowout Pass and Rough Canyon, suggest the challenging routes required for travel through the Rio Grande County wilderness. Roadways like FS 250 follow the river valley, connecting the scattered mining claims to the broader region.