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2011 Map of Radium

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Radium and the surrounding high-altitude terrain are defined by the winding path of the Colorado River and a legacy of mineral extraction. Mining history is evident across the landscape, from the East Saint Louis Mine and Red Gorge Mine in the north to the Champion Mine and the curiously labeled No Name Mine further south. These sites, along with the Mitchell Mine, speak to the localized industry that once drove settlement in this part of Grand County.

Infrastructure follows the natural contours of the land, with Trough RD and various county highways like County HWY-11 navigating the steep relief of Gore Canyon and Red Gorge. Small riverside communities such as Rancho Del Rio, Yarmony, and Azure serve as focal points along the water. The map also captures several deep drainages, including McPhee Gulch, Garden Gulch, and High Trail Gulch, which feed into the river system alongside Sheephorn Creek and Cottonwood Creek.