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2011 Map of Cimarrona Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Williams Creek Reservoir dominates the southwestern corner of this high-elevation mountain terrain, managed via the Williams Creek Dam and Mullins Dam. The landscape is defined by the steep drainage basins of the Middle Fork Piedra River and several tributary systems including Williams Creek, Cimarrona Creek, and Squaw Creek. This 2011 survey captures the area's primary use for back-country recreation and water management, with established camps such as Cimarrona Campground and Teal Campground situated along the forest roads.

Prominent topographic features like Cimarrona Peak and Squaw Pass are situated among distinct high-altitude clearings and meadows, including Pistol Park and Palisade Meadows. The network of FS RD 640 provides the primary access to the remote Palisade Lakes and hunting grounds like Middle Fork Hunter Campground, highlighting the intersection of industrial water infrastructure and wilderness preservation in the San Juan Mountains.