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2013 Map of Hermit Lakes

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hermit Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Rio Grande headwaters and a complex system of high-altitude water management define this portion of the Rio Grande National Forest. Numerous reservoirs, including the Continental Reservoir in the northwest and Spring Cr Reservoir to the east, illustrate the engineering of the San Juan Mountains' water resources. The landscape is marked by extreme elevation changes between Hermit Peak and deep incisions like Box Canyon and Crooked Canyon.

Settlement is sparse, represented primarily by the San Juan Ranch, while recreational infrastructure is prominent along State Hwy 149. Notable sites for local history and public land use include the North Clear Creek Falls Overlook and multiple campsites such as the South Clear Creek Falls Campground. Small, named alpine features like Ptarmigan Meadows and Minnie Gulch provide specific geographical markers for those studying the topographic evolution of Mineral and Hinsdale counties.