2011 Map of Tincup

About this map

Tincup and Abbeyville sit at the southern edge of Taylor Park, marking a high-elevation landscape defined by historical mining and the rugged spine of the Sawatch Range. In this 2011 survey, the intricate drainage patterns of Willow Creek and East Willow Creek are clearly delineated as they flow toward the park, while the legacy of early extraction is evident at the Iron Ore Lode Mine and Garden Mine. The eastern boundary is defined by the Continental Divide, where Cottonwood Pass provides a crossing near Turner Peak and Jones Mountain. This modern topographic study reveals a terrain of high basins like Sanford Basin and Mineral Basin, and numerous alpine water bodies including Ptarmigan Lake, Spout Lake, and the Texas Lakes. The road network, including Co RD 765 and State HWY 306, provides access to these remote reaches of the Gunnison National Forest, showing the connection between the historic settlements and the surrounding mountain peaks.