2022 Map of Harris Lake

About this map

San Juan National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in Archuleta County, where the headwaters of the Rio Blanco and Little Navajo River carve through the terrain. The region is defined by prominent peaks including Blue Mtn, Bear Mtn, and the Chalk Mountains to the southeast. A network of primitive paths and seasonal routes, such as the Blue Creek Winter Trl and Porcupine Winter Trl, indicates the area's use for timber management and backcountry recreation. Notable water bodies like Buckles Lake, Harris Lake, and Opal Lake are scattered across the basins, while the presence of the Blanco Tunnel and Square Top GS reflects the infrastructure required for water management and forest service operations in this isolated portion of the San Juan range.