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2016 Map of Ludwig Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ludwig Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bayfield serves as the southern anchor for this map, where the valley floor transitions into the protected highlands of the San Juan National Forest. The landscape is defined by the Los Pinos River and a complex network of irrigation infrastructure necessary for high-altitude agriculture, including the Thompson Epperson Ditch, Farrell Ditch, and Womer Ditch. North of the town center, residential development centers around Lake Simpatico, nestled at the foot of Ludwig Mountain.

Tracing higher elevations reveals a rugged geography of named peaks and canyons, from Severn Peak and Wickenson Mtn to the deep cuts of Scaffold Lick Canyon and Patton Canyon. Historical routes like the Old Cortez Trl hint at earlier transit patterns through La Plata County. The presence of numerous springs, such as Box Spring and Rock Spring, underscores the vital importance of water sources in this mountainous terrain.