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2011 Map of Rattlesnake Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mining operations and high-altitude water management dominate this portion of Routt County, where the industrial extraction of resources meets the natural complexity of the Rockies. The landscape is defined by a series of significant coal and mineral interests, including the Foidel Creek Mine, Energy Mine, and Colo-Yamp Mine. These sites are linked by a network of rural routes such as County Hwy-27 and County Rd-31, which navigate the drainages of Middle Creek and Trout Creek.

Water control is evident through features like the Koll Ditch Number 1 and the tiered storage system at Eckman Park, comprising Number One Reservoir, Reservoir Number Two, and Reservoir Number Three. Prominent topographical landmarks such as Rattlesnake Butte and Pinnacle Peak rise above the gulches, providing fixed points for surveying the extensive mining claims like Johnnies Coal Mine and the Apex Number Two Mine.