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2011 Map of Spring Hill Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mining operations and ranching outposts define this high-altitude Saguache County landscape. The industrial character of the region is evident through the presence of the Continental Mine and Midland Mine near South Beaver Creek, while the Willow Creek Group Mine sits in the southwestern reaches of the sheet. These sites are interspersed with established landholdings like the Shelton Ranch and Cooper Ranch, which reflect the area's agricultural heritage.

Surface water is a dominant feature, with a complex network of drainages including Spring Hill Creek, East Beaver Creek, and Deer Beaver Creek cutting through the terrain. Evidence of earlier settlement patterns can be found at the Watts Homestead and Mergelmann Cow Camp, indicating how early residents utilized the land near sources such as Wright Spring. The topographic variation is marked by prominent landforms like Black Ridge and the open spaces of Soldiers Park and Long Park, providing a clear record of the relationship between resource extraction and geography in the 21st century.