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2011 Map of Snowmass Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

High-altitude mining sites and small mountain settlements dominate this 2011 survey of the Elk Mountains region. The settlement of Crystal sits at the confluence of the North Fork Crystal River and the South Fork Crystal River, while Schofield is located further south near Schofield Park. This landscape is defined by its deep extraction history, evidenced by a high density of claims including the Lead King Mine, Lucky Boy Mine, and Black Queen Shaft near Crystal Canyon.

The terrain rises toward the massive peaks of Snowmass Mountain, Hagerman Peak, and Snowmass Peak, while the valley floors are marked by landmarks like Devils Rockpile and Lead King Basin. Transportation in this high-relief environment is limited to routes such as Co RD 317, which connects the southern basins through Schofield Pass. The map also details numerous high-mountain water bodies, from Snowmass Lake in the north to the Yule Lakes in the southwest.