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1994 Map of Spinney Mountain

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Spinney Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

The South Platte River carves through this high-altitude basin, feeding the significant aquatic resources of Spinney Mountain Reservoir and the western reaches of Elevenmile Canyon Reservoir. These bodies of water are central to the landscape, surrounded by managed conservation lands including Spinney Mountain State Park and the Pike National Forest. The map documents the intricate water management infrastructure of the late 20th century, including an Aqueduct and various mountain creek systems like Phoenix Creek and Chase Gulch.

Agricultural and ranching history is localized at the Hartsel Ranch (Lower Spinney Unit) and Hartsel Ranch (Rogers Unit), showing the persistence of traditional land use alongside modern recreational development. Prominent peaks such as Stoll Mountain and Spinney Mountain overlook the drainage area, while the State Wildlife Area and Rodgers settlement site offer touchpoints for local historians studying the evolution of land management in Park County.