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2013 Map of Bristol Head

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bristol Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Bristol Head dominates the high country of Mineral County within the expansive Rio Grande National Forest. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology and high-altitude relief, where the Rio Grande flows through the southern portion of the quadrangle near the Rio Grande Campground. Major water management features are prominent, including the large Santa Maria Reservoir and the Bristol Head Reservoir Number 2, which sit among landmarks like Long Ridge and Santa Maria Pass.

The area is etched with a network of historic forest routes, such as the McKenzie Trail 804 and the Shallow Creek Trail 897, which navigate the drainages of Shallow Creek and Willow Creek. Distinctive geological features like Table Mountain and Ghost Lake punctuate the terrain, while Sawmill Gully suggests the historical industrial uses of these timbered slopes. State Hwy 149 provides the primary valley access, connecting the high-country peaks to the river corridor below.