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2013 Map of Jones Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Mosquito Range peaks dominate the western edge of this Park County landscape, where the high-altitude terrain transitions into the forested slopes of Pike National Forest. The South Fork South Platte River winds through the central valley, supported by a network of drainage systems including Twelvemile Creek, Sheep Creek, and Willow Creek. Evidence of early water management is visible via Mikles Ditch, while the remote settlement at Weston Pass Ranch serves as a lone pocket of development amidst the wilderness.

Landmarks such as Jones Hill and Black Mountain define the local topography, which is extensively mapped with recreational trails and forest access roads. The network includes the Rich Creek Trail 616 and Salt Creek Trail 618, leading to the Rich Creek Campground. From the depths of Deadman Gulch to the open expanse of Long Park, the map captures a contemporary look at the preservation and geography of this high Colorado corridor.