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2010 Map of Storm King Mountain

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Storm King Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Storm King Mountain and the steep elevation changes of the Grand Ridge define the landscape north of the Colorado River in this 2010 survey. The settlement of Chacra sits along the river's path, serving as a focal point for the region's transport corridor where HWY 6 follows the valley floor. Evidence of the area's resource-based history is visible in the scattered mining operations, including the South Canyon Mine and East Canyon Creek Mine, tucked into the surrounding gulches and canyons.

A complex network of irrigation infrastructure, such as the Roderick Ditch, Valcan Ditch, and Spion Kapp Ditch, reveals how water was historically managed and diverted from the river and its tributaries like Canyon Creek to support the local land. To the south, the Barton Porter Dam and Barton Porter Reservoir emphasize the importance of water storage in this terrain, while isolated landmarks like Okanela Lodge reflect the more remote residential or recreational pockets of the county.