2001 Map of Bowers Peak

About this map

The La Garita Mountains dominate this high-altitude reach of the Rio Grande National Forest, where the landscape is defined by the sharp divide of the Saguache District. High points like Bowers Peak and Boot Mountain overlook a complex network of drainages including Miners Creek and California Gulch. This 2001 revision illustrates the enduring infrastructure of high-country ranching and resource management, prominently featuring the Laughlin Stock Driveway used for moving livestock between seasonal pastures. The map also records numerous 4WD tracks and trails that navigate through the steep terrain, crossing the Saguache Divide at points like Moon Pass. Dozens of smaller watercourses, such as South Fork Carnero Creek and Geban Creek, reveal the intricate watershed patterns that feed the larger valleys below.