2019 Map of Monument Hill

About this map

The San Juan National Forest covers this high-elevation region of Southwest Colorado, where the terrain is defined by the eastern reaches of the La Plata Mountains. The landscape is a network of deep drainages and ridges, featuring prominent landmarks like Monument Hill and Olga Little Mtn. Water moves through the terrain via Hermosa Creek and its many tributaries, including S Fork Hermosa Cr and Clear Creek. Evidence of the area's mining history is preserved at the Neglected Mine located near Leavenworth Gulch. This map also traces modern recreational and administrative paths through the backcountry, such as the Junction Creek CO Trail and the Monument Hill Trl, which navigate between points like Cemetery Flats and Rands Point.