2016 Map of Devil Mountain

About this map

San Juan National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape in Archuleta County, where the Piedra River and its many tributaries carve deep through the terrain. The presence of the Piedra River Hot Springs along the river's western bank suggests a geothermal character to this wilderness area. The map documents an intricate network of waterways including Devil Cr, Dudley Cr, and the appropriately named Lower Horse Crk. Significant relief is defined by Devil Mountain and Horse Mtn, while the deep cuts of First Box Canyon and Second Box Canyon illustrate the powerful erosive force of the regional watershed. A dense web of forest access routes, such as the Beaver Lakes Trail and the Mule Mountain Trail, provides the primary means of navigating these peaks and canyons.