Mosquito Range Heritage Initiative
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The Resource

Natural 

Recreational 

Historic


Our Water Resources ​~ Stream Corridors
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Alpine Areas ​ 
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​One major and several minor stream corridors cross the planning area. The Middle Fork of the South Platte River, the main corridor, flows from the north through Alma and Fairplay toward Park County's ranchlands east of the planning area. Three additional creeks (Buckskin, Mosquito, and Sacramento) flow from the west into the Middle Fork of the South Platte. Fourmile Creek flows into the South Fork of the South Platte. A significant portion of the planning area's cultural and historic, recreation, and natural heritage is concentrated within or adjacent to each of these stream corridors. 
Our mountains are our purpose, several alpine areas are extremely valuable to residents and visitors alike for many reasons. These areas provide adventure, spiritual
renewal, and opportunities to connect with the natural world. The areas are also the easiest routes on popular peaks, regularly accommodating hundreds of hikers and
OHV enthusiasts daily on summer weekends. The popularity of these areas brings substantial economic benefits to nearby communities in the planning area.
Regrettably, this popularity has led to the degradation of some fragile areas and user conflicts. Without intervention and continued stewardship, impacted areas will continue to deteriorate and conflict may rise rapidly as the frequency of visitation increases.

Minerals and Mining 
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Mining has played an important role in the history of the Mosquito Range. During 1860 and 1861, almost a quarter of Colorado's population resided in the mountains surrounding South Park.

Plants and Wildlife 
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The Mosquito Range is one of the botanical "hotspots" in Colorado. Few other areas in the state support the number and rarity of plant species found here.



Background Photo By: Dave Cooper
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  • Home
  • About
    • Become a Member
    • Board Members
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Scholarship
    • Contact
  • The Resource
    • Alpine Areas
    • Watershed
    • Minerals and Mining
    • Pike National Forest
    • Plants and Wildlife
  • Programs
    • Natural Resource Conservation >
      • Federal Management Plan Updates
      • Noxious Weeds
      • Rare Alpine Plant Project
      • GLORIA Project
    • Environmental Education >
      • Youth Outdoor Education
      • High School Phenology
      • Adventure Series
    • Historic Preservation >
      • Moon Walk
      • Moonwalk 2020
    • Diverse Recreation >
      • Trail Brochures
      • Community Hikes
  • Volunteer with MRHI
  • Upcoming Events
  • Merchandise
  • Newsletter
  • Photo Gallery