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1984 Map of Chama Peak

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Chama Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Continental Divide snake through this high-altitude landscape of the San Juan National Forest, where the headwaters of the Navajo River and Rio Chamita originate. In the mid-1980s, the terrain shows a mixture of resource extraction and water management, notably the Oil Field near the settlement of Gramps and the Oso Diversion Dam which feeds the Oso Tunnel. Natural features like Navajo Peak and Banded Peak dominate the skyline, while specialized alpine environments such as Virginia Meadow and Skeeter Park fill the high valleys.

Water infrastructure is a defining characteristic of this area, evidenced by the series of Gaging Sta markers along the river and the complex of Drill Holes scattered across the eastern slopes. Remote access is primarily via a network of Pack Trails and Jeep Trails that connect secluded spots like Hidden Lake and Brushfence Lake, reflecting the territory's identity as a managed wilderness and energy source.