2011 Map of El Valle Creek

About this map

Whiskey Pass serves as a central high-altitude crossing in this portion of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, where Whiskey Pass Rd winds through a landscape defined by prominent summits and alpine drainage systems. The map detail highlights a series of significant peaks, including Mount Maxwell, De Anza Peak, and Francisco Peak, which form a dramatic spine above the headwaters of numerous creeks. Water management is evidenced at the western edge by the Salazar Number 2 Dam along Culebra Creek. The network of waterways is extensive, with El Valle Creek and El Perdido Creek flowing through deep canyons like Canova Canyon. Toward the southern reaches, isolated water bodies such as Lost Lake, Strawberry Lake, and Carneros Lake sit at the base of Miranda Peak, illustrating the high-elevation hydrology typical of the Las Animas County high country.