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2022 Map of Fishers Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Fishers Peak dominates this landscape in southern Colorado, standing as a prominent sentinel above the high mesas and deep-cut arroyos near the state line. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, ranging from the flat expanses of Big Flat and Marion Flat to the dramatic heights of Fishers Peak Mesa and Little Fishers Peak Mesa. This 2022 survey captures the area's intricate drainage system, where waterways like San Miguel Cr and Schwachheim Cr carve through McCoy Canyon and Nile Canyon.

The small settlement of San Miguel sits at the head of Capulin Arroyo, while the rugged southern terrain is accessed via the James M. John Access Trl. Numerous natural water sources, including Cassidays Spring, Sager Spring, and Pearl Spring, are scattered throughout the canyons, highlighting the essential hydrology for local land use and wildlife in this semi-arid environment. The presence of Bartlett Mesa along the southern margin illustrates the transition toward the high plateaus of the surrounding country.