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2013 Map of Mount Axtell

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mount Axtell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates the high-elevation landscape of this 2013 survey, where mountain peaks and alpine basins frame a history of transit and mining. The settlements of Irwin, Ruby, and Floresta sit at the northern edge, with the Irwin Cem serving as a tangible link to the area's early residents. The terrain is defined by the massive Anthracite Range and Mount Axtell, which loom over a network of historic routes including the Kebler Wagon Trl and the uniquely named Swampy Railroad Trl.

Water management is central to the lower elevations near Baldwin, evidenced by the Elze Webber-Ditch and Castle Cr Number 1 Ditch drawing from Castle Cr. These systems illustrate the transition from the high-country summits like Ohio Peak and Carbon Peak to the managed valley floors. Significant mountain crossings at Kebler Pass and Ohio Pass connect these disparate drainages, while the numerous trail systems, such as the Lily Lake Trl and Carbon Trl, trace the old paths of prospectors and foresters.