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2022 Map of Mount Big Chief

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Mount Big Chief
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Rosemont and Duffield sit within a high-elevation landscape where the boundaries of El Paso, Teller, and Fremont counties meet. This terrain, largely protected within the Pike National Forest, is defined by significant summits including Mt Big Chief and the prominent Cheyenne Mtn. The hydrology of the area is complex, with Little Fountain Cr and East Beaver Creek draining the slopes of McKinley Peak and Mt Vigil.

Cultural and recreational traces are evident through an extensive network of footpaths and backcountry roads, such as the Frosty Shortcut Trl and Alken Canyon Trl. The transition from open mountain meadows like Moffet Meadow to the dramatic depths of Red Creek Canyon illustrates the varied topography of the Front Range foothills. Historic naming conventions remain visible in landmarks like Saint Peters Dome and Devils Slide, providing clear reference points for modern navigation and historical research.