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2013 Map of Dolores Peak

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Dolores Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Dunton sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape, where the W Dolores River and Fall Cr converge. The area is defined by its transition from the San Juan National Forest to the Uncompahgre National Forest, a terrain marked by prominent summits like Dolores Peak and El Diente Peak. The presence of the Silver Pick Mill and Silver Pick Basin in the northeast suggests a legacy of resource extraction that once shaped these remote drainage basins.

Water management and recreation are central to the modern character of the land, evidenced by the Tom Akin Reservoir and Cold Reservoir. A complex network of trails, including the Kilpacker Trail 203 and Groundhog Stock Drive Trail 634, provides access through the meadows and basins. Local sites like Dunton Hot Spring and the Morgan Camp reflect the dual history of industry and seasonal settlement in these Colorado mountains.