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2016 Map of Crestone

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Crestone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Crestone sits at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, serving as a hub for a network of residential roads and mountain access points. The community's local history is anchored by the Cem on Cemetary Rd, while the surrounding landscape is defined by drainage systems like N Crestone Cr, Willow Cr, and Spanish Cr. This 2016 survey illustrates the extensive residential development of the Baca Grande area, where roads like Baca Grant Way and Cam Real weave through the foothills.

South of the main settlement, the land transitions into protected wilderness areas, including a portion of Great Sand Dunes National Park and the Rio Grande National Forest. High-altitude features like Wilcox Gulch and Copper Gulch demonstrate the steep topographical rise from the valley floor. Outdoor recreation is prominently marked by the Willow Lake Trail and S Crestone Trail, which lead into the high country from the park-side residential clusters.