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2001 Map of Bushnell Peak

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Bushnell Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

Villa Grove sits as the primary settlement on this western edge of the San Luis Valley, serving as a gateway to the high elevations of the Sangre De Cristo Wilderness. The landscape transitions sharply from the alluvial flats near San Luis Creek and Rock Creek into the towering heights of the Rio Grande National Forest. For those researching local family history, the Villa Grove Cem is a prominent landmark located just south of the town center.

The map reveals a history of resource extraction, with numerous prospects and gravel pits scattered across the mountain foothills, particularly near Miller Gulch and Carr Gulch. High-altitude water sources like Stout Creek Lakes and West Creek Lake feed the drainage systems that eventually reach the valley floor. The boundary between the Rio Grande and San Isabel National Forest runs along the crest of the range, marked by significant summits including Bushnell Peak and Mount Otto.