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1960 Map of Electra Lake

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Electra Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The Animas River valley and the towering Hermosa Cliffs define this high-altitude landscape in the mid-twentieth century. The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad follows the river's winding course along the eastern edge of the quadrangle, serving the small settlement of Tacoma where a Powerhouse and Gaging Sta indicate the importance of hydroelectric management in the canyon.

Remote livestock operations and recreational outposts like Columbine Ranch, Hotter Brothers Ranch, and Ah Wilderness Trails Ranch are scattered across the San Juan National Forest. Water management is prominent throughout the central corridor, from the large expanse of Electra Lake to the complex of smaller bodies like Haviland Lake and Forebay Lake, connected by an aqueduct system. The geography is characterized by dramatic elevation shifts, anchored by landmarks such as Castle Rock and the West Needle Mountains.