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2022 Map of Como

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Como sits at the eastern edge of this modern survey, reflecting its enduring position as a central point in the High Rockies. Historically a vital railroad hub, the settlement's layout is clearly defined alongside Como Lake and the Como Cem. The landscape is dominated by the steep rises of the Pike National Forest, where high-altitude peaks like Little Baldy Mtn and Palmer Peak overlook a complex network of historic gulches and water-management features.

Water rights and land use are etched into the terrain through numerous irrigation channels such as Weston Ditch, Fremont Ditch, and Wadley Ditch 1. These systems, tracing the path of Tarryall Cr and its tributaries, illustrate the long-standing efforts to manage resources in this high-elevation environment. Significant travel corridors, including the Gold Dust Trl and the crossing at Red Hill Pass, highlight the routes used by early settlers and modern recreators to navigate the difficult pass between Reinecker Ridge and the Continental Mountains.