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2013 Map of Shoshone

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Shoshone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Glenwood Canyon dominates this landscape, where the Colorado River carves through the central portion of the White River National Forest. The map documents the intricate hydrography of the high country, from the turquoise waters of Hanging Lake and the nearby Bridal Veil Falls to the artificial storage of Consolidated Reservoir and Ralston Reservoir Number 1 in the southern reaches.

Settlement patterns follow the narrow corridor along the river and various mountain trails. The Hopkins Homestead sits in a remote clearing near Hopkins Reservoir, while the small enclave of Shoshone and the Grizzly Creek Picnic Ground serve as access points to the canyon. High-elevation geological landmarks like Hubbard Cave and the steep descents of Deadmans Gulch and Blue Gulch highlight the challenging topography that historically dictated movement through this region of Garfield County.