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2011 Map of Platte Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Strontia Springs Reservoir and the South Platte River define this mountain corridor where mining and early recreation intersect. The landscape is heavily marked by mineral extraction, particularly concentrated around Raleigh Peak. Notable operations include the Oregon Mine, White Cloud Pegmatite Mine, and various pegmatite and quarry claims such as Luster Number One Quarries and the Susy Belle Pegmatite Mine.

Settlement patterns follow the river and gulches, with small communities at Foxton, Longview, Critchell, and South Platte serving as historical anchors. Distinctive terrain features like Dome Rock, Chair Rocks, and Eagle Rock provide landmarks for those tracing the topographic history of the Platte Canyon. The presence of the Top of the World Picnic Area highlights the long-standing recreational appeal of the region alongside its industrial history.