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2022 Map of Granite Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Rio Grande National Forest and San Juan National Forest converge in this high-altitude landscape of Hinsdale County. The terrain is defined by the sharp transition from prominent summits like Granite Peak and Bald Mtn to the wide expanse of the Weminuche Valley. This 2022 survey documents an extensive network of primitive paths, including the Weminuche Trl and Granite Lake Trl, which provide the only access through the steep drainages of the Los Pinos River and Sierra Vandera Cr.

Water is a central feature of the topography, with remote alpine bodies such as Granite Lake, Elk Lake, and the Divide Lakes scattered among the peaks. Open basins like Elk Park and Miner Park break up the densely contoured ridges, while the Sand Divide marks a significant hydrological boundary in the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map captures a wilderness largely unchanged by modern development, where namesake landmarks like Flag Mtn and Cañon Paso remain isolated.