2013 Map of Pitkin

About this map

Pitkin sits at the junction of Quartz Cr and several high-elevation gulches, serving as a primary hub for this section of the Gunnison National Forest. The landscape is defined by its mining-era legacy and natural thermal features, most notably Waunita Hot Springs and Lower Waunita Hot Springs in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map details a transition from the structured street grid of the Pitkin townsite—with names like Main St and Union St—to the surrounding peaks like Islet Mountain and Lookout Mountain. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Pitkin Cem and Ohio City Cem, while recreational use is evident through the Pitkin Campground and numerous forest trails. A dense network of forest roads, including Co Road 771 and Co Road 76, connects the old settlements of Ohio and Pitkin through steep terrain marked by names like Last Chance Gulch and Revenue Gulch, reflecting the region's historical prospecting activity.