2022 Map of Jasper

About this map

The mountain settlement of Jasper serves as a central hub within this high-elevation section of the Rio Grande National Forest. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between towering summits like Bennett Peak and Cornwall Mtn, and the deep drainage of the Alamosa River which flows across the southern portion of the quadrangle. A sophisticated network of trails, including the Big Lake (Shawcroft) Trl and the Silver Mtn Trl, suggests a history of access into the steep basins and gulches that surround the townsite. Significant hydrological features such as the San Francisco Lakes and Silver Falls illustrate the drainage patterns of this terrain. Historically, the named gulches like California Gulch and Castleman Gulch indicate areas of potential resource extraction or early homesteading efforts along the tributary streams feeding the main river valley.