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2001 Map of Whale Hill

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

Villa Grove Mine and a high concentration of mineral claims dominate this Saguache County landscape, reflecting a long history of resource extraction on the eastern slopes of the San Luis Valley. The map documents an intricate network of shafts and prospects, including the Colorado Belle Mine, Legal Tender Mine, and Oregon Mine, scattered across high-elevation peaks like Elkhorn Peak and Hayden Peak. The transition from the flatlands near Alder to the high ridges of the Rio Grande National Forest is marked by a landscape carved by canyons such as Michigan Gulch and Elkhorn Gulch. Transportation routes here are specialized, featuring the Stock Driveway for livestock movement and the Express Trail, alongside several unnamed 4WD roads that navigate the complex terrain around Round Mountain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed2001
Date Published2005
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain