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2011 Map of South Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mining and recreation define this high-country landscape between the Arkansas River and the headwaters of the South Platte. The terrain is marked by numerous drainage features such as Twobit Gulch, Low Pass Gulch, and Sawmill Gulch, reflecting a complex network of seasonal and permanent waterways. Economic history is visible through scattered industrial sites including the Casey Mine in the north and the Lucky Ten Mine near the western boundary, while the Elco Placer Mine indicates the search for gold along the gulches.

The southwest corner is anchored by the Clear Creek Reservoir and the Clear Creek Dam, providing water management for the region. Public access points like the Weston Pass Campground and South Fork Campground highlight the area's modern role for outdoorsmen. Large open spaces like Buffalo Meadows sit between prominent heights like South Peak and Black Mountain, offering a detailed view of the high-elevation drainage patterns that feed into Rough and Tumbling Creek.