2022 Map of Tincup

About this map

Tincup and the site of Abbeyville sit at the high-altitude interface of the Gunnison National Forest and San Isabel National Forest, divided by the dramatic crest of the Sawatch Range. This survey of the Continental Divide captures a landscape defined by its mining heritage and rugged transition from the broad expanse of Taylor Park to the sharp peaks of the collegiate range. High basins such as Sanford Basin, Garden Basin, and Mineral Basin suggest the area's prospecting history, while landmarks like Mt Kreutzer and Jones Mtn tower over alpine waters like Ptarmigan Lake. A complex network of historic routes, including the Tincup Pass Snowmobile Trl and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl, provides a detailed record of how these high passes were navigated at Cottonwood Pass.