2019 Map of Hermosa

About this map

Hermosa and the surrounding high-country landscape of the San Juan National Forest are defined by the sharp descent from peaks into the Animas River valley. This 2019 survey captures the developed corridor along the river, including the historic proximity of Rockwood and Trimble. The valley floor is crisscrossed by irrigation systems like the Animas Valley Consolidated Ditch and Reid Ditch, essential infrastructure for the agricultural pockets of this mountainous region. Higher elevations are marked by rugged drainages such as Stony Gulch and Bell Canyon, alongside landmarks like Pinkerton Hot Springs. The map provides excellent local detail for genealogists, showing the Hermosa Cem and numerous named water features like Mitchell Lakes and Warner Reservoir Number 5. The eastern edge is dominated by the steep ascent to Missionary Ridge, separating the river valley from the drainage networks of Stevens Cr.