2011 Map of Horn Peak

About this map

Tanglewood Acres and the residential enclaves along the edge of the Wet Mountain Valley mark a transition between high alpine peaks and the open Prairie Reiser. This 2011 topographic survey documents a landscape defined by dramatic vertical relief, where several major summits of the Sangre de Cristo Range—including Horn Peak, Comanche Peak, and Mount Adams—rise sharply above the valley floor. The map traces the complex hydrology of the eastern slope, showing the descent of Venable Creek, Alvarado Creek, and Cottonwood Creek through steep canyons. Local history and recreation are centered around the Alvarado Picnic Ground and the Horn Creek Ranch, while backcountry features such as Venable Falls and the remote Macey Lake indicate the character of the high wilderness. The road network, including Hermit Rd and Shining Mountain Rd, serves as the primary access to the trailheads and seasonal lodges like Abbots Lodge that dot the mountain base.