2011 Map of Mineral Mountain

About this map

Cathedral sits as a small settlement within the Colorado high country of Saguache County, where the convergence of drainage systems defines the movement of travelers and water alike. The landscape is dominated by significant relief, including Mineral Mountain and the prominent Fish Canyon Ridge, while various creeks such as Cebolla Creek and Mineral Creek carve through the terrain. A network of rural routes, including County Hwy-5 and County Rd-15, provides access to back-country recreation areas such as Spruce Campground and Cebolla Campground. Local-history value is found in the descriptive nomenclature of the land, from the high meadows of Monument Park and Powderhorn Park to the intriguing Robbers Roost. The presence of the Mineral Creek Trailhead and Rough Creek Trailhead suggests a region oriented toward exploration of the surrounding peaks and draws.