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2016 Map of Del Norte Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Del Norte Peak dominates the high-elevation landscape of Rio Grande National Forest, serving as a central landmark for a complex network of headwaters and drainages. This 2016 survey illustrates a backcountry environment where the traditional Western naming of "parks"—natural high-altitude meadows—is well-represented by Willow Park, Ruston Park, and Double Cabins Park. These open spaces are connected by historic paths such as the Wolf Creek Trail and Shady Trail, which follow the contours of the drainage systems.

The map details the intricate hydrography of the San Juan Mountains, showing where the W Fork Pinos Cr and E Fork Pinos Cr begin their descent. Landforms like Beaver Mtn and Hogback Mesa provide clear reference points for those tracing the geography of Rio Grande County. This record is particularly valuable for understanding the modern forest service road and trail system as it existed before contemporary environmental shifts or management changes.