2011 Map of Halfmoon Pass

About this map

Wheeler Monument sits at the southern edge of this high-elevation quadrangle, marking a landscape defined by significant drainage divides and geological features. The map illustrates a complex network of waterways flowing from the slopes of La Garita Peak and Twin Peaks, including the headwaters of the Middle Fork Saguache Creek and Cochetopa Creek. This 2011 survey documents the remote character of Saguache County, where names like Cañon Diablo and Halfmoon Pass indicate the early pathfinding and exploration routes through the area. Water features are particularly prominent, from the high-altitude Machin Lake and Benito Lake to the clustered Beaver Ponds along Machin Creek. Notable landmarks such as Saguache Falls and the open expanse of Wason Park provide distinct navigational points for researchers tracking the geography of the San Juan Mountains and La Garita Wilderness region.