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2011 Map of Mount Sneffels

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Sneffels
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mount Sneffels and Teakettle Mountain anchor the southern reaches of this high-altitude landscape, where the jagged peaks of the San Juan Mountains give way to intricate water systems. The map documents a complex network of resource management and industrial history, from the high Blue Lakes and Lake Otonowanda to irrigation infrastructure like the Ridgway Town Ditch and Canyon Ditch.

Industrial activity is preserved through the locations of the Ruby Trust Mine and Blaine Mine tucked into Blaine Basin. Remote outposts such as Kelly Camp and McClure Camp highlight the area's history of seasonal or temporary habitation. The terrain is further defined by notable features like Miller Mesa and the drainage of Beaver Creek, reflecting a wilderness defined by both its natural geology and the human efforts to channel its water and extract its minerals.