2011 Map of Somerset

About this map

Somerset serves as the focal point of this industrial mountain landscape, where coal extraction and high-altitude ranching intersect along the North Fork Gunnison River. The map documents a dense concentration of mining operations skirting the canyon floor, including the Kaiser Mine, Axelson Mine, and the Mount Gunnison Number One Mine. This industrial corridor contrasts sharply with the expansive terrain above, where Buck Mesa and Thousand Acre Flats dominate the plateau. To the north, the terrain is carved by steep drainages like Thompson Creek and Bear Creek, while the southern reaches show the remote Dry Fork Cow Camp and Monument Dam tucked near the base of the Flatiron. For local historians, the sheet preserves the layout of the town center, featuring the Somerset Post Office and the Somerset Cemetery perched near the river bend.