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1984 Map of Elephant Head Rock

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Elephant Head Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The San Juan Mountains define this high-altitude landscape where the Continental Divide winds along the eastern boundary. This 1980s topography documents the hydrologic sources of the Navajo River, including the East Fork Navajo River and its various tributaries such as Fish Creek and Aspen Creek. The area is characterized by high peaks and significant vertical drops, punctuated by dramatic water features like Bridal Veil Falls and the curiously named Vampire Falls in Vampire Valley.

Evidence of human presence is sparse and focused on seasonal or resource-based sites. The Bond House Meadow and Upper Camp indicate remote encampments, while the Gravel Pit near Beaver Pond suggests local infrastructure maintenance. Within the South San Juan Wilderness, the map traces a network of pack trails and established names like Elephant Head Rock and Johnson Mountain, marking a territory where the boundaries of the Rio Grande National Forest and San Juan National Forest meet.