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2016 Map of Electra Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Electra Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Electra Lake and the Animas River corridor dominate this portion of the San Juan National Forest north of Durango. The landscape is defined by massive geological features, from the towering Hermosa Cliffs to the Continental Divide and the West Needle Mountains in the northeast. Small settlements like Tacoma and Cascade are situated along the river valley, serving as focal points for the region's recreation and mountain utility infrastructure.

A complex network of trails and ski lifts marks the northern reaches, including Purgatory Lift 5 and the Elbert Creek Trail near Purgatory Flat. The mapping Detail also captures numerous smaller bodies of water such as Haviland Lake and Columbine Lake, alongside the steep drainage of Crazy Women Gulch. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern configuration of Forest Service access and the enduring verticality of the San Juan range.