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2019 Map of Matchless Mountain

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Matchless Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Matchless Mtn and South Matchless Mtn anchor the high country within the Gunnison National Forest, where a complex network of gulches and peaks defines the geography. To the south, the Taylor River carves through the dramatic Taylor Canyon, a focal point for the region's drainage and travel. The terrain is marked by significant elevations including Boston Peak, Manganese Peak, and Baldy Mtn, interspersed with family-named or descriptive landmarks like Gandy Gulch and the curiously named Hells Half Acre.

Tracing the path of Co RD 742 along the river provides insight into the modern infrastructure of this high-altitude landscape. Notable water sources such as White Water Spring and Caroline Spring are documented alongside specialized trails like the Spring Creek/Rocky Brook Snowmobile Route. This survey highlights the intersection of protected wilderness and seasonal recreation in a region of extreme vertical relief.