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1984 Map of Harris Lake

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Harris Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Rio Blanco and its drainage network define this high-altitude landscape in the mid-1980s, revealing a terrain managed for both wilderness preservation and water infrastructure. Within the San Juan National Forest, the Blanco Tunnel and Blanco Dam Gaging Sta point to the sophisticated hydrological engineering required to move water through the San Juan range.

High-country lakes like Harris Lake and Buckles Lake are accessible only by a system of Pack Trails, emphasizing the area's primitive character near the South San Juan Wilderness boundary. Named peaks including Blue Mountain and Bear Mountain overlook a complex of seasonal watercourses like Leche Creek and Castle Creek, while smaller landmarks such as Sheep Guard Sta and a remote Gravel Pit indicate the light human footprint on this high-elevation forest land.