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2016 Map of Elk Park

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-elevation landscape in Saguache County, forming the boundary between the Gunnison National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest. This 2016 survey documents a network of protected lands where the headwaters of several major drainages begin their descent, including Cochetopa Cr and the N Fork Saguache Cr. The map reveals a high-country terrain defined by open mountain meadows or "parks," such as Elk Park, Soro Park, and Burro Park.

Long-distance recreation is anchored by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, which is complemented by local routes like the Skyline Trail and the Stewart Creek Trail. Notable geological features include the steep walls of Cañon Hondo and the prominent elevation of Table Mtn. The survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the area, tracing the paths of Pauline Cr, Chavez Cr, and Nutras Cr as they flow through the national forest boundaries.