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2019 Map of Mineral Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cathedral sits as a quiet settlement near the border of Hinsdale and Saguache Counties, surrounded by the high-elevation terrain of the Gunnison National Forest. This remote landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of Cebolla Creek and Mineral Creek, which carve through features like Fish Canyon Ridge and Wood Gulch. The map reveals a land utilized for its natural resources and isolation, with names such as Robbers Roost and Monument Park hinting at the area's colorful history and geographic prominence.

At the southern end, Mineral Mountain overlooks the landscape near the high alpine basin of Dry Lake. The presence of County Road 50 and Bonholder road suggests the primary access routes into this high-country terrain. The detailed topography illustrates the transition from the meadowlands of Powderhorn Park to the steep draws of Sanders Draw and Burnt Draw, providing a precise record of the physical geography at the time of this 2019 survey.