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2022 Map of Bristol Head

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Bristol Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Bristol Head dominates the central topography of this high-altitude landscape in the Rio Grande National Forest. The map details a significant water management network centered on the Santa Maria Reservoir, which is fed by Clear Cr and positioned just north of Santa Maria Pass. The surrounding terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, with Long Ridge and Table Mtn overlooking a series of remote water bodies, including Lakeman Lakes, Ghost Lake, and Seepage Lake.

Evidence of early mountain transit is preserved through named routes like the Mckenzie Cut-Off Trl and Shallow Creek Cut-Off Trl, which suggest a network used for moving livestock or accessing high-country resources. The presence of Sawmill Gully further implies historical timber activity in these drainages, while the varied creeks such as Horsethief Cr and Shallow Cr form a complex watershed for the Rio Grande flowing through the southern sections.