2013 Map of Archuleta Creek

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape where the headwaters of the Rio Chama and its various forks originate. This 2013 survey illustrates a complex network of alpine hydrology and wilderness trails at the intersection of Conejos and Archuleta counties. High-elevation water bodies like Chama Lake, Kelly Lake, and Crater Lake are scattered throughout the terrain, serving as critical landmarks for backcountry navigation. The map highlights a significant segment of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail-NST, tracing the spine of the mountains alongside several established paths including Archuleta Trail 741 and the Los Pinos Trail 736. The drainage patterns of Archuleta Cr and Nabor Cr reveal the natural corridors that have historically dictated movement through this part of the southern Rocky Mountains.