2011 Map of Archuleta Creek

About this map

The Rio Chama serves as the central drainage for this high-altitude landscape in Conejos County, where its main stem is joined by the West Fork Rio Chama and East Fork Rio Chama. This terrain is defined by its complex hydrology, featuring a significant concentration of alpine water bodies including Chama Lake in the north and the clustered Beaver Lakes and Crater Lake to the southeast. The map documents the primitive transportation network of the early 21st century, dominated by County Rd 50.00 and various unnamed forest routes that navigate the steep elevations near Archuleta Creek. For researchers and genealogists, this survey captures the area before modern shifts in land management, preserving the location of smaller features like Mystery Lake, Kelly Lake, and the three interconnected tiers of Lower Lake, Middle Lake, and Finger Lake.