2019 Map of Pitkin

About this map

Pitkin and the surrounding high-country terrain of Gunnison National Forest define this landscape along the upper reaches of Quartz Cr. This high-altitude region is shaped by steep drainage systems like Dutch Flats Gulch and Armstrong Canyon, reflecting a history of mountain transit and early settlement. The map reveals a network of winter recreation trails, including the Comanche Gulch Snowmobile/Ski trail and the Waunita Pass Sno route, which follow the historical paths carved by early miners and ranchers. To the south, Waunita Hot Springs and the nearby Hot Springs Reservoir indicate the geothermal activity that once made this area a destination for those seeking the restorative waters of the Rockies. Genealogists will find the Pitkin Cem and Ohio City Cem well-documented near the banks of local creeks.