2022 Map of Laughlin Gulch

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest territory dominates this high-altitude landscape in Saguache County, where the southern reaches of the San Luis Valley rise into the foothills of the San Juan Mountains. The terrain is a complex network of drainages and peaks, characterized by deep cuts like Laughlin Gulch, Burro Canyon, and Boland Canyon. Prominent high points such as Spruce Mtn and Tracy Mtn define the local skyline, while the broad, open meadow of Fullerton Park sits at the headwaters of N Fork Carnero Cr. The map reveals a land structured by water sources, from the steady flow of Mill Cr and Saguache Cr to vital high-country points like Houghland Hill Spring and Boland Spring. This 2022 survey details the remote forest road network, including Co RD 41g and Co RD cc36, which provides the primary access for land management and recreational use in this isolated section of the national forest.