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2022 Map of Grouse Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Saguache County, where the La Garita Mountains define the drainage patterns of the upper San Luis Valley. The terrain is marked by a complex system of namesake drainages like Grouse Cr and Saguache Cr, which have carved out distinctive local landmarks such as California Gulch and Andys Hole.

Historic transport routes through the timber and meadows are well-preserved in the modern trail system, including the Wagon Cutoff Trl and Luder's Creek Trl. These paths provide insight into how the area was navigated before modern infrastructure, connecting grazing spots like Mouds Bottom and Round Park. Peaks such as Hat Mtn provide the primary vertical relief in a region defined by its remote forest management and seasonal water sources like Hat Springs.