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1994 Map of Topaz Mountain

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Topaz Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Topaz Mountain serves as a central landmark for this survey of the high country in the Pike National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the intersecting ridges of the Kenosha Mountains and the Tarryall Mountains, where deep drainages like McCurdy Gulch and Lost Park Creek shape the terrain. A notable cultural point is the Lumber Camp (Site) near the North Fork South Platte River, indicating the area's history of timber harvesting.

Transport through this part of the Lost Creek Wilderness is defined by backcountry routes rather than modern highways. The famous Colorado Trail winds through the northern sections, while the Stultz Trail and Brookside McCurdy Trail provide access to remote peaks. Scattered water sources such as Bonis Spring, Cabin Spring, and Gooseberry Ponds suggest the seasonal utility of these high valleys for mountain travelers and local wildlife.