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2011 Map of Mount Wilson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Silver Pick Mine and the Rock of Ages Mine sit high on the western slopes of this high-altitude landscape, highlighting a legacy of extraction near Wilson Peak. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of the Dolores River and the South Fork San Miguel River, which draw from the snowmelt of peaks like Mount Wilson and Gladstone Peak. In the northeastern corner, the settlement of Ames marks a point of historical industry near the junction of Howard Fork and the South Fork San Miguel River.

Transportation through these passes is anchored by Lizard Head Pass, providing access between the high meadows and the drainage basins. Along the eastern corridor, a cluster of mining sites including the Butterfly Mine, Garibaldi Mine, and Matterhorn Drifts follow the steep descent of the Lake Fork. Water management and recreational sites are prominent, from the Trout Lake Dam at Trout Lake to the high-elevation Priest Lakes and Barlow Lake further south.