2016 Map of Chimney Rock

About this map

Piedra and the settlement of Stollsteimer anchor this reach of the southern Colorado high country, where the Piedra River meets a network of vital seasonal drainages. The landscape is dominated by the San Juan National Forest, featuring the distinctive spire of Chimney Rock and the high elevation of Haystack Mtn. This terrain is deeply etched by water, with Devil Cr, Stollsteimer Cr, and Turkey Cr carving paths through Cabezon Canyon and Peterson Gulch. This 2016 survey illustrates the balance between preservation and transit, documenting modern infrastructure like Indian Rte 167 alongside traditional landmarks such as Capote Lake and the open expanses of Washington Flats. The presence of numerous named gulches and trails, including the Mule Mountain Trail, suggests a topography that has long dictated movement through the Archuleta County corridor.