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2011 Map of Spar Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mining operations on Grouse Mountain define the industrial character of this Lincoln County landscape, as documented in 2011. Evidence of historical extraction is prominent in the northern reaches, including the Blue Bird Mine, the Bimetalic Mine, and three distinct sites for the Grouse Mountain Number 4 Mine enterprise. The area is heavily defined by its complex drainage systems, where Keeler Creek and its various forks converge, carving paths around Pony Mountain and Keeler Mountain.

In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the terrain centers on Spar Lake, a significant water body served by the Spar Lake Campground. The surrounding peaks, such as Stanley Peak and Spruce Mountain, are accessed by an intricate network of forest service roads including Natl Forest Develop Road 473 Rd and the Asarco Rd. This layout highlights the intersection of active recreation and the legacy of mountain resource exploitation.