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2022 Map of Horn Peak

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Horn Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Sangre de Cristo Mountains dominate this 2022 survey, showcasing the dramatic high-altitude boundary between the San Isabel National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest. This divide follows the county line between Custer Co and Saguache Co, connecting prominent summits such as Horn Peak and Comanche Peak. In the lower elevations to the northeast, the Tanglewood Acres residential area represents modern development in the Wet Mountain Valley, where the landscape transitions from managed forest to open ranching and residential land.

The topography is defined by sharp glacial features and alpine basins, including the Venable Lakes and Comanche Lake. A sophisticated network of trails, such as the Rainbow Trl and Phantom Terrace Trl, provides access to these remote areas, which were once the focus of early mining and prospecting efforts, as evidenced by the name of Copperstain Cliff. The presence of Macey Falls and several lake groups like the Horn Lakes underscores the significant water resources feeding into the Wet Mountain Valley.