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2022 Map of Electra Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Electra Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Electra Lake serves as the central focal point of this high-elevation landscape within the San Juan National Forest, where steep vertical relief is defined by the Hermosa Cliffs and the West Needle Mountains. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons and draws, including Sawmill Canyon and Stag Draw, which feed a complex network of creeks such as Elbert Cr and Little Cascade Creek.

A network of specialized trails, including the Goulding Creek Trl and the Pinkerton-Flagstaff Trl, suggests a region managed for both timber and recreation. Smaller water bodies like Papoose Lake and Ignacio Lake dot the area north of the main reservoir. On the eastern edge, the settlements of Cascade and Tacoma mark the path of the Animas River, indicating the importance of the river corridor for transportation and access in this part of La Plata County.