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2022 Map of Chris Mountain

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Chris Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

San Juan National Forest encompasses much of this high-elevation landscape, where a dense network of forest roads and trails reveals the managed nature of the timber and ranching land. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Chris Mtn, Mid Mtn, and the broad expanse of Brockover Mesa. These uplands are dissected by drainage features like Peterson Gulch and Dunnagan Canyon, which feed into the larger Devil Cr watershed.

A significant concentration of water management infrastructure points to the area's history of livestock and forest service use. Small reservoirs and stock tanks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, including Osborn Reservoir Number 1, Sawmill Reservoir, and Berino Reservoir. The extensive trail system, featuring specialized routes like the Turkey Springs Ski Trl and various ATV trails, highlights a contemporary shift toward recreational use within the historic forest boundaries.