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2019 Map of Halfmoon Pass

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Gunnison National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest converge at the high-altitude divide of the La Garita Mountains. This topographic survey documents a transition in water flow where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds through the northern peaks near Cañon Diablo. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous drainages, including the Middle Fork Saguache Cr and Cochetopa Cr, which originate in basins such as Machin Basin.

A network of high-country routes like Halfmoon Pass and the Wason Park Cut-Off connect isolated points of interest such as Machin Lake and Benito Lake. Notable summits like La Garita Peak and Twin Peaks overlook a region shaped by deep canyons and seasonal alpine ponds, including the Beaver Ponds. This map serves as a vital record of the complex topography within the La Garita SD and across the boundary of Saguache and Mineral Counties.