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2017 Map of Latir Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Latir Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Latir Peak and its surrounding high-altitude wilderness define this 2017 survey of the northern Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The terrain is marked by a series of prominent summits including Venado Peak, Virsylvia Peak, and Baldy Mtn, all situated within the expansive Carson National Forest. This high-country landscape is deeply incised by steep drainage systems like Cabresto Canyon and Jaroso Canyon, which serve as the primary corridors for seasonal snowmelt and alpine streams.

Water is a defining characteristic of this subalpine environment, featuring several high-elevation basins such as S Latir Lake, Bear Lake, and Heart Lake. The mapping of primitive access routes like Ski Rio Rd and the Midnight trail reflects the area's modern usage for recreation and forestry. In the southeast, La Cuerva Park provides a localized break in the dense mountain topography near Greenie Peak, showing the complex forest and meadow patterns typical of this portion of New Mexico.