2022 Map of La Plata

About this map

The La Plata Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape, where the boundary between Montezuma and La Plata counties winds through a complex series of basins and peaks within the San Juan National Forest. At the center of this mountain system, the small settlement of La Plata sits along the La Plata River, serving as a gateway to the steep drainages of Madden Cr and Boren Cr. The map reveals a network of high-elevation trails and tracks, including the Sharkstooth Trl and Basin Creek Ohv Trl, which navigate the sharp topography around Hesperus Mtn and Centennial Peak. This terrain is defined by its glacial history, evidenced by Twin Lakes and expansive basins like Columbus Basin and Cumberland Basin. Historical timber or milling activity is suggested by features such as Spruce Mill F and Spruce Mill H near the northern reaches of the quadrangle.