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2011 Map of Chama Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chama Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gramps Oil Field sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape, highlighting the industrial footprint within the southern San Juan Mountains. The terrain is defined by the headwaters of the Navajo River and the Rio Chamita, which flow through a series of named meadows including West Meadow, Virginia Meadow, and Bear Meadow. The presence of the Oso Diversion Dam and water management features like the King Ditch and Taylor Ditch illustrate the complex water rights and engineering required in this arid mountain environment.

Settlement is sparse, represented by Banded Peak Ranch and Lowe Camp, suggesting a region primarily utilized for ranching, resource extraction, and recreation. High peaks such as Banded Peak and Chama Peak overlook numerous alpine water bodies like Hidden Lake, Dolomite Lake, and T J Lake. Several canyons and gulches, including Weisel Canyon and Ant Gulch, drain the steep slopes of the Chalk Mountains.