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2019 Map of Cochetopa Park

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Cochetopa Park
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cochetopa Dome rises as a prominent geographic anchor in this high-altitude landscape within Saguache County. The map documents a complex drainage system where Cochetopa Cr and the waters of Lower Dome Reservoir meet various alpine watercourses, including Van Tassel Gulch and Wolverine Gulch. The terrain is defined by the crossing of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which snakes through the southern reaches of Cochetopa Park and into the Cochetopa Hills.

Evidence of early water management is visible through the presence of Perry Ditch and Mesa Ditch, reflecting the necessity of irrigation in this part of the Gunnison National Forest. The transition between the Gunnison and Rio Grande National Forest highlights the region's status as a critical watershed and protected wilderness. Localized features like Mexican Joe Gulch and Stag Gulch offer specific reference points for those tracing historical land use or topographic change.