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2016 Map of Mount Sherman

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Mount Sherman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Mount Sherman and the high peaks of the Mosquito Range dominate this 2016 survey, which documents the divide between the San Isabel National Forest and Pike National Forest. The map detail reveals the industrial footprint of the region's mining history, notably at California Gulch and the Black Cloud Tailings Pond near Breece Hill. Transport routes like Co Rte 18 and Co Rte 28 wind through complex terrain, connecting landmarks like Printer Boy Hill and Green Mtn to high-altitude passes.

Water management and natural drainage are central to the landscape, from the Empire Reservoir and Leavick Tarn to the headwaters of Sacramento Cr and Fourmile Cr. The proximity of named gulches such as South Evans Gulch and Iowa Gulch highlights the importance of drainage in these mineral-rich districts. To the south, Weston Pass provides a significant crossing point, flanked by peaks like Ptarmigan Peak and Weston Peak.