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2022 Map of Pieplant

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Pieplant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Pieplant Mill sits near the heart of the high-country Sawatch Range, serving as a focal point for the industrial history of this area within the Gunnison National Forest. This section of the central Rockies is defined by its extreme elevations and the network of waterways flowing from the peaks, including the Taylor River and Illinois Cr. The landscape is a hub of connectivity for early mountain travel, evidenced by the convergence of the Timberline Trl, Red Mountain Creek Trl, and Taylor River Trl.

The map details the rugged intersection of three major forest preserves, with boundaries for the White River National Forest and San Isabel National Forest meeting at the northern ridgelines. High-altitude landmarks like Jenkins Mtn and Grizzly Peak overlook basins and passes, such as Lake Pass and Church Basin, while Taylor Park provides a notable broad valley floor amidst the surrounding summits.