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2016 Map of Storm King Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Storm King Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Storm King Mountain and the towering Grand Hogback dominate this landscape west of Glenwood Springs, where the Colorado River cuts through steep canyon terrain. The settlement of Chacra sits along the northern bank of the river, positioned near a network of irrigation systems and transportation routes like Co RD 314 and Co HWY 134. The area's water management is remarkably complex, featuring numerous named waterways and engineering projects such as the Valcan Ditch, Spion-Kapp Ditch, and Sykes and Alford Ditch.

Thermal activity is evidenced by the South Canyon Hot Springs, located south of the river near Dolan Gulch. High-elevation landmarks like Horse Mtn and Coal Ridge define the verticality of the quadrangle. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact alignment of ranch roads and historic water rights, including the Minas-Chenoweth and Wolverton Ditch and the Barton Porter Reservoir, illustrating the specialized infrastructure required for high-altitude Colorado agriculture and settlement.