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2016 Map of Jones Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Jones Hill rises as a prominent landmark within the Pike National Forest, anchoring a high-elevation landscape defined by the towering eastern slopes of the Mosquito Range. This 2016 survey captures the intricate drainage network feeding the S Fork S Platte River, including the convergence of Twelvemile Cr, Sheep Cr, and Rich Cr. The map details a rugged interior accessible only by a system of primitive routes and footpaths, such as the Sheep Creek Trail, Tumble Creek Trail, and Salt Creek Trail.

Evidence of early water management and land use is visible through features like Mikles Ditch and the various gulches, such as Watrous Gulch and Bear Gulch, that slice through the mountainous terrain. From the high peaks of Black Mtn to the open expanse of Long Park, this map provides an essential record of the Park County backcountry for those tracing the historic trails and natural boundaries of the Colorado wilderness.