2019 Map of Del Norte Peak

About this map

Del Norte Peak rises as the central landmark of this high-altitude landscape within the Rio Grande National Forest. The map documents a complex drainage network where headwaters like Wolf Creek and Cross Creek carve through the terrain, punctuated by high-country openings such as Willow Park and Ruston Park. These "parks" and meadows, including Upper Beaver Meadow and Double Cabins Park, suggest a history of seasonal grazing or early backcountry camps in the San Juan Mountains region. The transition from the prominent Beaver Mtn in the northwest to Hogback Mesa in the south illustrates the varied geological formations of Rio Grande County. Numerous creeks, including Race Cr and W Fork Pinos Cr, create a rugged hydrologic pattern used by generations of foresters and outdoorsmen.