2019 Map of Summitville

About this map

The Summitville Tailings Pond sits at the center of this high-elevation landscape, reflecting the heavy industrial footprint of mining within the Rio Grande National Forest. This modern survey documents a complex drainage system where the Wightman Fork and Cropsy Cr flow near prominent peaks like Elephant Mtn and Cropsy Mtn. The terrain is marked by deep geographic depressions and family-named landmarks, including Smallpox Gulch, Palmer Gulch, and Witney Gulch. To the south, the Alamosa River cuts through the border of Rio Grande and Conejos counties, passing the open flats of Government Park. Notable water features such as Kerr Lake, Lilly Pond, and Fuchs Reservoir are scattered among the ridges, providing a detailed look at the hydrology and land management of this Colorado mountain district in the early 21st century.