2016 Map of Coaldale

About this map

Coaldale and Pleasanton serve as the primary human outposts at the edge of the high Sangre de Cristo range in this modern survey. The map details a landscape where administrative boundaries and recreational access meet, with the San Isabel National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest converging along the mountain crest. This boundary is marked by high-altitude features like Hayden Pass and Galena Peak. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Italian Gulch, Pole Gulch, and Trash Gulch, illustrating the complex drainage patterns feeding the Arkansas River valley. An extensive network of backcountry routes, including the Rainbow Trail and Black Canyon Trail, connects these drainages to high-alpine destinations like the Bushnell Lakes and Stout Creek Lakes.