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2001 Map of Mount Axtell

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Mount Axtell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

High-country coal and silver mining history defines this portion of Gunnison National Forest at the dawn of the 21st century. The map captures the rugged intersection of industrial legacy and protected wilderness, anchored by the West Elk Wilderness and the Anthracite Range. Prominent historical sites like Irwin and the Ruby (Site) sit near the northern boundary, where the Irwin Cem and Forest Queen Mine mark the height of the silver boom era.

Further south, the landscape transitions toward the coal-producing area of Baldwin, where the Baldwin Mine, Nu Mine, and Kubler Mine indicate the region's continued geological importance. Critical high-altitude crossings like Kebler Pass and Ohio Pass link the watersheds of Anthracite Creek and Ohio Creek, illustrating the challenging transportation routes required to service these isolated mountain outposts and mines.