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2019 Map of Hermosa Peak

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hermosa Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Hermosa Peak stands as the literal and figurative center of this high-elevation mountain study, where the borders of Dolores, San Juan, and La Plata counties converge. The landscape is defined by the high peaks of the Rico Mountains, including Harts Peak and Blackhawk Mtn, and is heavily marked by a complex network of forest roads and trails that facilitate access through the San Juan National Forest.

Historically significant routes such as the Rico-Silverton Co Trail and Highline - Co Trail suggest the long-standing transit corridors through these mountain passes. Further south, the terrain descends into Hermosa Park and the deep drainage of Black Canyon. Notable landmarks for local history and backcountry navigation include the Hotel Draw area and the Relay Retaining Pond near the eastern fork of Hermosa Creek.