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2016 Map of Bowers Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bowers Peak and the high ridges of the La Garita Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Rio Grande National Forest. The map documents a complex system of drainage and movement through the Saguache County peaks, centered around prominent landmarks like Boot Mtn and Moon Pass. The terrain is characterized by deep erosional features such as California Gulch and Raspberry Gulch, while lower elevations transition into the broader expanse of La Garita Park.

A network of historical trails and forest routes provides the primary means of navigation through this roadless backcountry. Significant paths include the La Garita Sd. Trail, Miner's Creek Trail, and the Bowers Peak Trail, which trace the contours of the high country. These routes connect various drainages, including the headwaters of La Garita Cr and S Fork Carnero Cr, illustrating the primitive transportation patterns used for resource management and recreation in the mid-2010s.