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2011 Map of Marcellina Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Marcellina Mountain dominates this high-altitude landscape in Gunnison County, where a complex network of glacial basins and steep ridges defines the topography. The naming convention of the drainage system, featuring Anthracite Creek, North Anthracite Creek, and Middle Anthracite Creek, points to the geological character and mining history of the Elk Mountains. Prospectors once worked the higher elevations, leaving behind traces such as the Belcher Mine and basins like Silver Basin and Gold Basin.

Lower elevation activities are marked by seasonal ranching and transit, evidenced by the West Side Cow Camp and a handful of designated routes including Co RD 12. Dramatic landforms such as the Devils Stairway and the prominent volcanic feature known as The Dyke illustrate the intense geological forces that shaped this portion of the West Elk Wilderness. The map provides clear documentation of the numerous high-country tributaries, from Sardine Creek to Ruby Anthracite Creek, that feed the larger regional watersheds.