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2011 Map of Lake Humphreys

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lake Humphreys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lake Humphreys and its primary infrastructure, Humphreys Dam, anchor this high-altitude landscape in the Colorado mountains. The area is defined by a series of steep drainages, including the prominent Goose Creek and Leopard Creek corridors, which flow through territory marked by significant peaks such as Turret Peak and McClelland Mountain. The inclusion of Hay Press Lake and its corresponding Hay Press Park Dam illustrates the historical and modern management of water resources in this portion of the San Juan Mountains, where high-country parks often served as critical reservoirs.

The topography is further delineated by the winding course of Soda Creek and the southern reaches of the Rio Grande. This 2011 survey details the network of forest service and county roads, such as Co RD 430, that provide access to remote areas like Raspberry Gulch and Trout Mountain. The distribution of these routes against the natural drainage patterns reveals the isolation and physical demands of the terrain during this era.