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2011 Map of Rudolph Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cebolla Creek carves a central path through this landscape, providing a vital water source for the scattered ranching operations that define the area's modern footprint. The presence of Sammons Ranch, Jardine Ranch, and Youmans Ranch indicates a continuing legacy of land use tied to the drainages of Rudolph Hill and Miller Hill. Settlement patterns are closely linked to these waterways, with the Smith Place and the Powderhorn Cemetery serving as important local landmarks for genealogical research.

Industrial activity is evidenced by the Alexite Mine and the Vermiculite Mining Company Mine located in the northern reaches near Powderhorn Creek. The map also details complex water management through features like the Bowers Lakes Dam and Bower's Lakes. This network of gulches—including Swinehart Gulch and Dempsey Gulch—illustrates the intricate drainage system feeding into the larger creek basins of Gunnison County.