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2019 Map of Durango West

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Durango West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Durango anchors the southeastern corner of this landscape, where the Animas River flows past the La Plata County Courthouse. The terrain rises sharply to the west into the San Juan National Forest, dominated by the high peaks of the La Plata Mountains and landmarks like Perins Peak and Smelter Mtn. This area reflects a modern balance of civic development and extensive trail systems, including the Junction Creek CO Trail and numerous paths around Twin Buttes.

Local history is preserved at the Green Mountain Cem and evidenced by names like Smelter Mountain, a nod to the region's industrial past. The complex hydrography of the region is well-documented, from the Big Stick Ditch to the winding course of Lightner Creek. This survey captures the transition from the city's residential streets, such as Tanglewood Dr, to the high-elevation wilderness of Ernest Canyon and Sawmill Canyon.