2011 Map of Mount Sherman

About this map

Mount Sherman and the Mosquito Range dominate this landscape, which is heavily marked by the legacy of high-altitude mining. The northwest corner of the map reveals an incredibly dense concentration of historic mining operations around Breece Hill and Printer Boy Hill. Notable industrial sites include the Howard Shaft, Ontario Shaft, and the Ibex Number 2 Mine, reflecting the intensive extraction efforts that once defined this portion of the Colorado Rockies. Water management for these operations is evident through features like Empire Reservoir and several named gulches. To the south, the terrain transitions toward the crossing at Weston Pass, a key historical thoroughfare. Natural landmarks such as Leavick Tarn and Twelvemile Lake provide contrast to the industrial scars, illustrating the intersection of mining geography and alpine hydrology.