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2013 Map of Whitepine

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Whitepine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Whitepine sits at the eastern edge of the Gunnison National Forest in this 2013 topographic study, a high-altitude area defined by the meeting of the Gunnison and Chaffee county lines. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of mountain peaks and watercourses, including Mount Chapman, Paywell Mountain, and the headwaters of Tomichi Creek. The presence of the White Pine Cemetery near the settlement of Whitepine provides a vital point of reference for genealogists tracing families in this high-elevation mining district.

Transport and recreation are intertwined through numerous jeep trails and forest roads, such as the Depler Park Jeep Trail and Hancock Pass Jeep Trail. These routes navigate deep gulches like Deadman Gulch and Snowblind Gulch. Public land use is prominent, with several established campsites including the Middle Quartz Campground and Snowblind Campground providing access to the rugged San Isabel National Forest border.