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2013 Map of Lookout Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lookout Mountain and Storm King Mountain dominate this section of the Rio Grande National Forest in Saguache County. The landscape is defined by a complex network of high-altitude drainage basins, including Middle Fork Carnero Cr and S Fork Carnero Cr, which carve through deep depressions like Coolbroth Canyon and Raspberry Gulch. These watercourses create natural corridors through the La Garita Mountains, historically serving as vital routes for both early travel and modern forest management.

Remote recreational sites such as Storm King Campground and Poso Campground are situated along these creeks, providing access to the rugged interior. High meadow basins, identified here as parks, including Mexican Park, Royal Park, and Sunnyside Park, indicate areas of relatively level ground amidst the steep terrain. The presence of the North Carnero Trail 773 reflects the continued use of established paths to navigate the significant elevation changes between the peaks and the canyon floors.