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2011 Map of Spinney Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The South Platte River winds through this high-country landscape, connecting two major water bodies that define the local geography. The Spinney Mountain Reservoir and the larger Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir dominate the terrain, with the latter partially sheltered by the borders of 11 Mile State Park. This environment is characterized by a network of drainage gulches and creeks, such as Chase Gulch, Boyer Gulch, and Balm of Gilead Creek, which flow toward the central river valley.

Evidence of local land use and industry appears at the Spinney Mountain Mine near the northern slopes of Spinney Mountain. The presence of the Hartsel Ranch at two distinct locations suggests the historical footprint of early cattle operations in this part of Park County. To the northeast, Stoll Mountain overlooks a system of rural routes, including County Rd 592 and 39 Mile Rd, which provide access to this high mountain basin.