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2019 Map of Mount Big Chief

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Mount Big Chief and the high ridges of the Pike National Forest dominate this landscape at the intersection of Teller, El Paso, and Fremont counties. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent peaks and drainage systems, including Saint Peters Dome and Cheyenne Mountain to the east, and San Luis Peak near the center. The small settlements of Rosemont and Duffield are situated along these high-elevation routes, serving as reference points in a region defined more by its physical geography than dense habitation.

Water flows through deeply carved features like Turkey Canyon and Red Creek Canyon, while recreational and historical paths such as the Aiken Canyon Loop Trail and Turkey Canyon Road navigate the lower elevations. The map reveals a pattern of secluded open spaces like Frosty Park, Duffield Meadows, and Moffat Meadow, which offer a contrast to the surrounding timbered slopes and rocky summits like Devils Slide and Knights Peak.