2011 Map of Lake Mountain

About this map

The La Garita Mountains define the southern landscape of this Saguache County terrain, where high-altitude parks and drainage basins form a complex hydrological network. Named meadows and clearings such as South Park, Lower South Park, and Cyclone Park are scattered across the quadrangle, serving as landmarks within the national forest system. The drainage pattern is led by Saguache Creek in the northwest and Middle Fork Carnero Creek in the south, with numerous smaller tributaries like Squaw Creek and Mountain Lion Creek carving through the slopes of Mount Lion. This 2011 survey captures the area's established forest road system, including Co Rd 41 G leading toward Carnero Pass. It is a vital record of the interior mountain geography, showing the relationship between peaks like Lake Mountain and the expansive open spaces of Browns Park and Mexican Park.