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2022 Map of Mosca Pass

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Mosca Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Mosca Pass serves as the central focal point of this high-altitude landscape, where the Alamosa Co Huerfano Co line traces the crest of the range. The area is a complex meeting of protected lands, including the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve to the northwest and the Rio Grande National Forest to the southwest. This geography is defined by its drainage systems, with the Huerfano River and S Fork Huerfano River carving through the eastern slopes.

Water management is evident through several high-elevation catchment features like Wilson Reservoir and Montez Reservoir. For researchers, the map provides a look at the modern backcountry infrastructure, from the historic Mosca Pass Trl to specialized routes such as the Ute Trl and Huerfano Trl. The transition between the San Isabel National Forest and the Sangre De Cristo Conservation Area highlights the varying levels of conservation and land use in this part of Huerfano County.