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2013 Map of Baldy Cinco

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Baldy Cinco rises as a prominent landmark along the high-elevation boundary between Hinsdale, Mineral, and Saguache counties, anchoring a landscape defined by its alpine plateaus and extensive trail networks. This 2013 survey documents a remote wilderness where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail traverses the expansive Snow Mesa and moves toward Table Mountain. The map reveals a complex system of Forest Service routes, including the Rough Creek Trail and Skyline Trail, which provide access to high-country basins and the headwaters of numerous creeks.

Water features such as Crystal Lake and Shallow Creek drain the slopes within both the Gunnison National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest. Historically significant labels like Mineral Park and the various branches of Miners Creek reflect the era's focus on backcountry recreation and resource management. The intersection of county lines and topographic features like East Fork Cebolla Creek highlights the precision required to map these high-altitude drainage systems.