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2016 Map of Minturn

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Minturn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Minturn and the surrounding high-altitude settlements of Eagle County sit along the winding course of the Eagle River in this 2016 survey. The map traces the corridor of United States Highway 6 as it passes through Dowds Junction and Eagle-Vail, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle capture the higher elevation communities of Gilman, Belden, and Red Cliff. The landscape is dominated by the vast White River National Forest, crisscrossed by an extensive network of footpaths including the Meadow Mountain Trail, Cross Creek Trail, and the Minturn to Game Peak Trail.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the River View Cem near the riverbanks and identify key landmarks like Lionshead and the Game Creek Bowl within the Vail Ski Area. The placement of these settlements and trails reveals a landscape defined by steep mountain topography and narrow river valleys, where transportation routes and community centers are dictated by the rugged ascent toward Notch Mountain.