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2019 Map of Ludwig Mountain

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ludwig Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bayfield serves as the southern anchor for this portion of La Plata County, where the high desert terrain meets the rising slopes of the San Juan National Forest. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of historical water management, featuring numerous man-made channels such as the Bear Creek and Pine River Ditch, Schroeder Ditch, and Thompson-Epperson Ditch that redirect the flow of the Los Pinos River to support local agriculture and development.

Rising above the valley floor, distinctive peaks like Ludwig Mtn, Schaefer Mtn, and Severn Peak mark the transition into more mountainous territory. The northern sections are characterized by deep natural drainages including Browns Canyon and Scaffold Lick Canyon, while residential growth is evident near Lake Simpatico with its dense network of forest roads and loops. This 2019 survey captures the balance between the region's ranching heritage, represented by its named ditches, and the protected wilderness of the national forest.