2015 Map of Leadville

About this map

Leadville sits at the high-elevation intersection of the Granite Range and the Hog Ranch Mountains, where the 2015 landscape is defined by its arid drainage networks and scattered water sources. The area's reliance on localized hydrology is evident in the numerous named watering points such as Leadville Springs, Chicken Spring, and Buckhorn Spring. These springs are often tucked into deep cuts like Leadville Canyon or Willow Creek Canyon, providing critical resources in a high-desert environment. The map shows the convergence of several major drainages, including N Fork Negro Cr and Grass Valley Cr, which cut through the complex topography of Buckhorn Peak and Hog Ranch Mtn. Only one primary route, CR 34, traverses the eastern edge of this territory, connecting the high peaks to the lower basins and emphasizing the isolation of the surrounding canyons and peaks.