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1982 Map of Tincup

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Tincup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Tincup sits at the southwestern edge of this survey, surrounded by a high-altitude landscape of narrow gulches and mining remnants. The topography is defined by the Continental Divide, which separates the Gunnison National Forest from the San Isabel National Forest. Along Willow Creek, the presence of Dredge Tailings and numerous unmarked mines reflect the area's extraction history, particularly near Kentucky Gulch and Bertha Gulch.

A network of primitive routes, including the Timberline (Pack) Trail and various Jeep Trails, provides access to high basins such as Sanford Basin and Garden Basin. These trails navigate the steep terrain between prominent summits like Mount Kreutzer and Jones Mountain. To the east, the landscape drops toward South Cottonwood Creek, while the northern reaches are marked by the Texas Lakes and the crossing at Cottonwood Pass.