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2011 Map of Nathrop

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Nathrop and Centerville anchor this mountain landscape, which is deeply defined by the course of the Arkansas River and an extensive network of mining claims. The area south of Hecla Junction reveals a high concentration of mineral extraction sites, including the White King Group Mine, Bancroft Mine, and the Curly Lee Shaft Mine. These features, alongside the American Fluorspar Mine Company Mine, indicate a legacy of subterranean exploration concentrated near the confluence of Fourmile Creek and the river.

Water management is prominent throughout the valley, evidenced by the Bowen Ditch, Pioneer Ditch, and Salida Ditch, which redirect flow across the terrain near the Centerville Cemetery. To the east, the topography transitions into a series of drainages such as Sawmill Gulch and Railroad Gulch, while Ruby Mountain stands as a notable landmark overlooking the Chalk Creek drainage. The map provides a detailed view of these rural settlements and industrial sites during the early twenty-first century.