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2011 Map of Bear Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bear Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bear Mountain dominates this portion of the San Juan National Forest, where high-elevation parks and complex drainage systems define the landscape. This 2011 survey illustrates the remote character of the region, featuring Bear Park and Lone Tree Park as significant openings amidst the mountainous terrain. The hydrology is particularly intricate, with Coldwater Creek and Hell Creek feeding south towards the Piedra River, which cuts through the Second Box Canyon at the southern edge of the sheet.

Transportation is limited primarily to Forest Service infrastructure, most notably FS RD 631, which snakes through the northern reaches near Sand Creek. The map provides specific detail for backcountry navigation and land management, identifying distinct landmarks such as Rock Cliff and the confluence of the First Fork Piedra River. It serves as a precise record of this undeveloped wilderness area in the early 21st century.