2022 Map of Blanca Peak

About this map

Blanca Peak and the surrounding summits of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains dominate this 2022 topographical study of the Colorado high country. The landscape is defined by its sheer elevation and complex drainage networks, where the Huerfano River begins its descent near the borders of the San Isabel National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest. High-altitude water bodies such as Winchell Lakes, Crater Lake, and Lily Lake are carved into the basins below towering peaks like Mt Lindsey and Ellingwood Point. In the lower elevations, the Sangre de Cristo Conservation Area spans the drainage of Cottonwood Cr and Ikes Cr. This map documents a modern view of the convergence of Huerfano, Costilla, and Alamosa counties, showing the enduring paths of the Ute Trl and Strawberry Trl through the alpine terrain.