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2013 Map of Laughlin Gulch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Laughlin Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape of Saguache County, where the southern reaches of the Sawatch Range meet the San Luis Valley's edge. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent peaks and canyons, including Spruce Mountain, Tracy Mountain, and the distinctively named Sierra de La Lola. Water sources are vital features here, with drainage systems like Saguache Cr and N Fork Carnero Cr carving the gulches and canyons that provide passage through the mountains.

Evidence of recreational and ranching land use appears in features like the Big Springs Campground and the open meadows of Fullerton Park. The map documents a complex network of forest access roads, such as CO Road 114 and CO Road CC36, which follow the natural contours of landmarks like Laughlin Gulch and Boland Canyon. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the springs, including Houghland Hill Spring, that sustained early travelers and livestock in this arid alpine environment.