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2016 Map of Hermosa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Animas River valley serves as the primary corridor for settlement and transit through this portion of the San Juan National Forest. Communities such as Hermosa, Trimble, and Rockwood are positioned along the river's path, mirroring the route of the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge RR. The landscape is notable for its geothermal features, including Pinkerton Hot Springs, Tripp Hot Springs, and Trimble Hot Springs, which point to the region's long-standing appeal as a destination for travelers and residents alike.

Beyond the valley floor, the terrain rises sharply toward Missionary Ridge to the east and the rugged canyons of the west. Water management is evident through features like the Animas Valley Consolidated Ditch and high-altitude catchments such as Mitchell Lakes and Warner Reservoir Number 5. The placement of the Hermosa Cem and historic crossings like Bakers Bridge provide essential markers for genealogical research and local history within this La Plata County landscape.