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1982 Map of Tincup

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Tincup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Tincup sits at the southwestern edge of this survey, established as a high-altitude mining outpost along Willow Creek. The landscape is dominated by the crest of the Continental Divide, which separates the drainage systems of the Gunnison National Forest from the San Isabel National Forest. Mining activity is evident through numerous unnamed Mines and extensive Dredge Tailings along the creek beds, particularly near Kentucky Gulch and Bertha Gulch.

High alpine basins including Sanford Basin, Garden Basin, and Mineral Basin characterize the rugged topography between peaks like Mount Kreutzer and Turner Peak. A network of Jeep Trails provides access to remote water bodies such as Texas Lakes, Cow Lake, and Ptarmigan Lake. The crossing at Cottonwood Pass marks a critical point of transit across the ridge line, connecting the headwaters of Texas Creek with the forks of Cottonwood Creek to the east.