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2016 Map of Harris Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Harris Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The San Juan National Forest defines the geography of this Archuleta County terrain, where the Rio Blanco and its tributaries carve through high-elevation basins. In the western portion of the quadrangle, Bear Mtn and Blue Mtn overlook Bear Basin and Spring Basin, illustrating the drainage patterns that feed into the local creek systems. For those studying the infrastructure of the forest, the map documents the Square Top GS and the Blanco Tunnel near the southern boundary.

Water resources are a primary focus, with Harris Lake, Buckles Lake, and Crescent Lake punctuating the landscape alongside the Little Navajo River. The eastern edge is marked by the Chalk Mountains and Opal Lake, connected by an established network of backcountry routes including the Opal Lake Trail and Fish Creek Trail. This 2016 survey captures the area’s hydrography and trail systems just before modern forest management updates, providing a clear record of the watershed and topographic relief in this part of southern Colorado.