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1984 Map of Blackhead Peak

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Blackhead Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

South San Juan Wilderness and the San Juan National Forest define this high-altitude landscape in Archuleta County. The 1984 survey highlights a complex network of alpine features and drainages, including the prominent Blackhead Peak and Nipple Mountain. This terrain is characterized by steep ridges like Quartz Ridge and isolated summits such as Squaretop Mountain and The Needles.

Water plays a critical role in the topography here, with the Rito Blanco cutting through the lower elevations toward Blanco Basin. Remote backcountry locations are marked by Quartz Lake and Hondo Falls, accessible primarily via an extensive system of pack trails and jeep trails. The map illustrates a transitional zone from high mountain peaks to the river basins, documenting the drainage patterns of Sand Creek, Quartz Creek, and Oil Creek before they exit the wilderness area.