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2019 Map of Elwood Pass

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Elwood Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through this high-altitude landscape, crossing several significant mountain gaps including Railroad Pass, Bonito Pass, and Elwood Pass. This 2019 survey documents the complex boundary intersections of five Southern Colorado counties: Mineral, Rio Grande, Archuleta, and Conejos. The terrain is characterized by high meadows and parks, such as Big Park and Fivemile Park, alongside distinctive landforms like Handkerchief Mesa.

Evidence of historical activity persists in the presence of the Mine Site Cabin and the Campo Molino settlement area. Hydrographic features are abundant, with numerous drainages like the E Fork San Juan River and Park Creek feeding into high-country waters such as Crater Lake and Poage Lake. The map serves as a detailed record of the forest access network, including the Hot Creek Stock Dr and Park Cr Spur A, which connect the remote ridges of the Rio Grande National Forest and San Juan Forest.