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2011 Map of Hermosa Peak

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hermosa Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The high-altitude landscape of La Plata County, Colorado, is defined by the extraction history at the headwaters of the Dolores River. Mining activity is visible through sites like the Bushwhacker Mine and Graysill Mine near Bolam Pass, while the Spanish King Number 1 Mine and Doctor Bell Group Mine reflect the era's prospecting across the steep terrain. These sites were often accessed via primitive routes like Hermosa Pk Rd, which connects the rugged basins to lower elevations.

Recreational and environmental features are concentrated in the southern sections of this survey. Hermosa Park and Sig Creek Campground serve as central points for forest visitors near the confluence of East Fork Hermosa Creek and Sig Creek. The presence of the Relay Retaining Pond along Relay Creek Rd highlights the managed water systems necessary for this high-country drainage, while peaks such as Whitecap Mountain and Harts Peak provide the primary topographical framework.