2016 Map of Chama Peak

About this map

The Continental Divide carves through this high-altitude landscape of Archuleta County, where the borders of the San Juan National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest meet. This terrain is defined by dramatic peaks, including Banded Peak, Chama Peak, and Navajo Peak, which tower over a network of mountain meadows like Virginia Meadow and Bear Meadow. The hydrology of the region is complex, featuring numerous alpine bodies of water such as Hidden Lake and the Price Lakes chain, alongside human-engineered water management features like King Ditch and Eaklor Ditch. Beneath the surface, the presence of the Oso Tunnel and Azotea Tunnel indicates significant water diversion or mining infrastructure common to this part of the San Juan Mountains. The map also records a variety of remote canyons, from Buckhammer Canyon to Wolcott Canyon, and flats like Weisel Flat, illustrating the diverse topography at the headwaters of the Navajo River.