2016 Map of Beck Mountain

About this map

San Isabel National Forest and the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve meet along the high ridges of the Sangre de Cristo Range in this 2016 study. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, from the edges of the Wet Mountain Valley to peaks like Snowslide Mtn and Blizzardine Peak. The Rainbow Trail serves as a primary longitudinal artery, tracing the eastern slopes and connecting high-altitude features such as Loco Park and Mid Knob. Water management and natural drainage are evident through the Hudson Ditch and numerous creeks like Grape Cr and Cottonwood Cr that flow toward the valley floor. This map documents a transition point between preserved wilderness and the ranching lands of the Wet Mountain Valley, marked by the Promontory Divide at the boundary of Custer and Huerfano counties.