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1986 Map of Halfmoon Pass

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Halfmoon Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

La Garita Mountains dominate this 1980s landscape, where the Continental Divide winds through the high country of the Gunnison National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest. The map details a complex hydrologic network feeding the Saguache Basin, featuring Cochetopa Creek and the Middle Fork Saguache Creek. High-altitude landmarks such as La Garita Peak and Halfmoon Pass are accessible only by the Skyline Trail (Pack) or other Pack Trails, emphasizing the wilderness character of the region.

Remote geological and recreational sites are documented here, including the Wheeler Monument and the steep descent of Saguache Falls. Notable water bodies like Machin Lake and Benito Lake sit within the La Garita Wilderness, illustrating the area's role as a protected watershed. The boundary between Saguache and Mineral Counties cuts across the southwestern corner near Wason Park, marking a high-elevation political line in this roadless terrain.