2013 Map of Horseshoe Mountain

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest encompasses this high-elevation landscape, where a dense network of forest service trails and drainages defines the backcountry of Rio Grande County. The topography is dominated by massive landforms such as Horseshoe Mountain and Poison Mountain, separated by high basins like Horseshoe Park and Raton Park. The 2013 survey data captures the modern configuration of access routes, including the West Frisco Trail 850 and Middle Frisco Trail 879, which follow the intricate forks of San Francisco Creek. Numerous named canyons, such as Munger Canyon and Barriclause Canyon, illustrate the deep erosion patterns of the southern Rocky Mountains. This map serves as a vital record for tracing the specific corridors of the forest service system, including the Burro Trail 873 and Bennett Trail 872, as they navigate the ridges and gulches between Pinos Creek and Milk Creek.