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2016 Map of Blanca Peak

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Blanca Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Sierra Blanca and Blanca Peak dominate this high-altitude landscape along the triple junction of Alamosa, Huerfano, and Costilla Counties. This modern survey illustrates the complex topography of the Sangre de Cristo Range, highlighting prominent summits such as Mt Lindsey, Ellingwood Point, and California Peak. The drainage patterns are clearly defined, showing the headwaters of the Huerfano River and numerous high-country basins like Blanca Basin.

Wilderness access is documented through several established routes, including the Ute Trail, Lilly Lake Trail, and Strawberry Trail. These paths connect isolated water bodies such as Lost Lake and Winchell Lakes with open high-meadow areas like Burro Park. The map provides a precise look at the overlapping boundaries of the San Isabel National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest during the mid-2010s.