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2016 Map of Hermit Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest encompasses the high-altitude terrain of Mineral County, where a complex network of man-made and natural water features defines the landscape. This 2016 survey highlights a sophisticated system of water management, including the Continental Reservoir in the north and the multi-staged S Lazy U Reservoirs and Road Canyon Reservoir Number 1 to the south. The area is characterized by dramatic elevation shifts and named peaks such as Minnie Mtn and Shotgun Mtn, while the Rio Grande itself flows through the southern reaches of the quadrangle.

Waterways like S Clear Cr and Spring Cr feed into significant local landmarks including North Clear Creek Falls and South Clear Creek Falls. The map serves as a detailed record of the recreation and resource management sites, including the Hermit Lakes and Ptarmigan Meadows, illustrating how the high-country hydrology has been harnessed across various gulches and canyons, from Minnie Gulch to the deep Box Canyon.