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2013 Map of Baldy Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

San Juan National Forest defines the rugged geography of this 2013 survey, where high-altitude springs and creek beds cross the boundary of La Plata and Archuleta counties. The area is marked by significant topographical landmarks such as Baldy Mountain and Wickenson Mountain, alongside broad clearings like Arbogas Flats and Ute Park. The map documents a complex network of seasonal water sources, including Moonlick Spring Number 2 and Frying Pan Spring, which historically supported local ranching operations like the Shamrock Ranch.

Transportation through this high-country landscape is dominated by named pack and foot trails rather than modern roads, illustrating the area's use for recreation and resource management. The First Fork Piedra River cuts through the northern sections, while the southern reach is accessed via Us HWY 160 near Yellowjacket Pass. For researchers, the map provides precise locations for legacy features like the Medicine Mine Trail 713 and the deep cleft of Jungle Canyon, showing how the land was navigated before modern development.