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2011 Map of Mount Sopris

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Crystal River corridor dominates this high-altitude landscape, where the settlement of Janeway marks the southern entry point into the valley. This early 21st-century survey documents an intricate network of irrigation systems essential to the region's agricultural viability, including the Sweet Jessup Canal, East Mesa Ditch, and Rockford Ditch. These waterways wrap around the base of The Crown and Holgate Mesa, illustrating how water management shaped the development of Colorado’s Western Slope.

Elevations rise sharply toward the peaks, with the northern slopes of Mount Sopris anchoring the southern portion of the map. High-country water features like Thomas Lakes and the Saint John Reservoir are clearly delineated, alongside numerous drainages such as Potato Bill Creek and Nettle Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting this mountain community, from the Thomas Dam at Lewis Lake to the winding course of Prince Creek Rd.