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2022 Map of La Jara Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where complex drainage systems like La Jara Cr and Jaroso Cr carve deep through the terrain. The presence of Chicago Bogs in the northwest and Big Meadows at the heart of the sheet points to a varied ecosystem of wetlands and open grazing lands. These features, along with names like Ro Jadero Canyon and Alamaditas Mesa, reflect the area's deep-rooted cultural and geographical identity.

Water management is evident through features such as Bluebird Reservoir and numerous alpine lakes including La Grulla Lake and Twin Lakes. The southern boundary follows the Conejos River valley, a significant historical corridor for movement through this part of the San Juan Mountains. Forest Service roads, including FDR 249 RD and FDR 240, provide the primary access through the canyons and gulches that characterize this protected wilderness.