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2022 Map of Lake San Cristobal

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Lake San Cristobal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Lake San Cristobal dominates this high-altitude landscape, formed by the massive Slumgullion Earthflow which blocked the Lake Fork of the Gunnison River. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features like the Slumgullion Slide and towering peaks such as Red Mtn and Grassy Mtn. The map highlights the intersection of the Gunnison National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest, with the Continental Divide winding through the southern portion of the quadrangle.

Outdoor recreation and remote access are central to this area, evidenced by the Continental Divide National Scenic Trl and the Wager Gulch Memorial Trl. Small-scale aviation is represented by the Castle Lakes Airport near the Castle Lakes area. Various watercourses, including Argenta Falls and Slumgullion Cr, drain the surrounding gulches and parks like Sawmill Park, reflecting the complex hydrology of the San Juan Mountains.