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2019 Map of Horseshoe Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Rio Grande County, where a complex network of canyons and gulches defines the drainage of the Continental Divide. The terrain is marked by significant elevations like Horseshoe Mtn and Poison Mtn, overlooking high basins such as Horseshoe Park and Dry Lake Flats. The map reveals an intricate hydrographic system where Pinos Cr and its various branches, including W Fork Pinos Cr, carve through Barraclause Canyon and Log Canyon.

A notable pattern of forest access roads, such as W Frisco and Middle Frisco, provides the primary infrastructure for this wilderness area. The presence of Raton Park in the southeast corner and the secluded Cedar Spring near Spring Br highlights the transition between timberline environments and the headwaters of the San Francisco Cr forks. This survey provides an essential view of the high-country topography before modern climatic shifts further altered these subalpine ecosystems.