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2011 Map of Mount Zirkel

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Slavonia and its surrounding mining history define this high-altitude landscape in the Park Range. The map documents the sites of the Slavonia Mine, Upper Slavonia Mine, and Lower Slavonia Mine, which reflect the early prospecting and extraction efforts in this pocket of the Rockies. These mining operations are situated near the headwaters of the Middle Fork Elk River, suggesting a reliance on the alpine drainage systems for processing or access during their periods of activity.

The topography is dominated by the Sawtooth Range and the towering peak of Mount Zirkel. To the east, the Front Range descends toward the Fryingpan Basin, while numerous glacial lakes like Mica Lake, Gilpin Lake, and Three Island Lake punctuate the granite terrain. Key crossings such as Red Dirt Pass and Ute Pass indicate the historical routes used to navigate these steep divides, connecting the various creek basins and providing passage through the high-country wilderness.