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2011 Map of Mesa Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mesa Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

La Garita Mountains define this high-altitude landscape in Saguache County, where complex drainage networks feed into the Saguache Creek system. The terrain is characterized by massive landforms like Sheep Mountain, Palmer Mesa, and Mesa Mountain, which rise between deep-cut drainages including Deep Creek and Bear Creek. The presence of the Sky City Mine near Wannamaker Creek suggests a history of resource extraction in these remote elevations, typical of the mineral-rich ranges of southern Colorado.

Water is a dominant feature of the topography, with South Fork Saguache Creek and its many tributaries, such as Whale Creek and Wannamaker Creek, carving the land. High-elevation water bodies like Laguna Hilda sit perched on the mesas, illustrating the unique hydrology of the San Juan region. The map also records the primitive road network, including Co RD 17ff, which provides limited access through these high peaks and valleys.