2016 Map of Crestone Peak

About this map

Crestone Peak and Crestone Needle dominate the skyline of the Sangre de Cristo Range along the boundary of Saguache and Custer Counties. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its series of alpine basins, containing the Willow Cr Lakes, N Colony Lakes, and Upper Sand Cr Lake. The map details the complex drainage systems feeding the San Luis Valley to the west and the Arkansas River basin to the east, with routes like the Willow Lake Trail and Music Pass Trail providing access to these remote summits. Below the peaks, the drainage of Sand Cr flows toward the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve, showing the hydrological connection between the high peaks and the valley floor. The map also documents significant peaks named for historical figures and landmarks, including Kit Carson Mtn, Humboldt Peak, and Challenger Point.