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2023 Map of Baldy Mountain

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Baldy Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

San Juan National Forest covers much of this high-elevation landscape along the boundary between La Plata and Archuleta counties. The area is defined by a dense network of forest trails and water management features, including Hayden Reservoir Number 1 and Dry Lake Reservoir. Local settlement history is centered on Ute Park, while the rugged geography is marked by landmarks such as Baldy Mtn and Indian Mtn.

The complex system of springs—ranging from Moonlick Spring Number 1 to Heflin Spring Number 2—suggests the vital importance of water resources in this mountain environment. This 2023 map captures a modern view of land use where forestry and conservation meet historical land markers like Yellowjacket Pass and Arbogas Flats. A Seismic Line and Seismograph near Baldy Mtn point to ongoing scientific monitoring of the geological activity inherent to this portion of the Colorado wilderness.