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2010 Map of Mount Pittsburg

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mount Pittsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mount Pittsburg and Wild Mountain dominate this part of El Paso County, where high-altitude ranching and extraction have shaped the landscape. Named holdings like Fords Mountaindale Ranch, Pinehurst Ranch, and Red Creek Ranch are connected by a network of rural roads including County Rd 132 and Juniper Valley Rd. The drainage systems of Red Creek and its various forks, such as West Fork Red Creek, dictate the movement across the terrain, carving deep paths through Red Creek Canyon and Turkey Canyon.

Industrial activity is evident at the Salt Creek Mine and the Ford Ranch Quarry, showing the area's continued use for mineral and rock resources into the early 21st century. The southeastern corner features Sullivan Park, a relatively flat expanse contrasted by the nearby Booth Gulch Pit. This document illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, where family-named landmarks and geographic features remain the primary points of orientation.