2011 Map of Mount Elbert

About this map

Mount Elbert anchors the Sawatch Range on this survey, presiding over a landscape defined by high-altitude mining legacies and alpine water systems. The map traces the corridor of Lake Creek as it flows toward the expansive Twin Lakes, a primary geographical feature that has shaped local settlement from the mining era through the development of outdoor recreation. The concentration of claims in the northeastern quadrant, such as the Golden Fleece Mine and Bengal Tiger Mine, illustrates the intensity of mineral exploration across the peaks and gulches. Further south, the settlement of Vicksburg sits along the drainage of Sheep Gulch, while the western edge is dominated by massive peaks like La Plata Peak and Casco Peak. Engineering works like the Arlington Ditch and the Cozart Dam at Cozart Reservoir highlight the sophisticated water management required in this high-mountain environment.