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1962 Map of Spring Hill Creek

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Spring Hill Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Gunnison National Forest dominates the eastern half of this high-country landscape, where the Sawatch Mountains transition into a complex network of ridges and drainage basins. The area serves as a significant intersection of high-altitude ranching and mineral exploration, evidenced by scattered outposts such as Cooper Ranch, Shelton Ranch, and the Midland Ranch. These operations are supported by a seasonal grazing infrastructure that includes the Mergelmann Cow Camp and the Watts Homestead near Watts Draw.

Water management and natural springs are critical markers of utility in this terrain, with Wright Spring and notable bodies like Big Mud Pond and Little Mud Pond punctuating the mountain valleys. The Continental Mine and other unnamed mine prospects indicate the geological value of the area. Movement across the landscape is defined by primitive transportation routes, including a primary Trail and several Jeep Trails that navigate the slopes of Black Ridge and the Spring Hill Creek watershed.