Loading map...

2019 Map of Bristol Head

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bristol Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bristol Head stands as a prominent summit overlooking the diverse hydrological landscape of the Rio Grande National Forest. This 2019 survey documents the intricate drainage systems feeding into the Santa Maria Reservoir, where Clear Cr and Gooseberry Cr converge. The topography is defined by significant elevations such as Table Mtn and the sweeping Long Ridge, which frame the high-altitude water bodies of Ghost Lake and Seepage Lake.

A network of mountain access routes, including the McKenzie Cut-Off and Shallow Creek Cut-Off, provides insight into the modern management of this backcountry. The map captures a transition of terrain at Santa Maria Pass, showing how seasonal waterways like Steepage Cr and Kid Gulch carve through the Mineral County wilderness. This recent record serves as a precise baseline for understanding the permanent water features and landforms of the San Juan Mountains.