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2011 Map of Mount Hope

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The high-elevation headwaters of the South Fork Rio Grande define this landscape within the Rio Grande National Forest. Significant water management features are prominent across the terrain, including Big Meadows Reservoir and Hunter Reservoir, alongside smaller alpine bodies like Pass Creek Lake and Metroz Lake. The drainage network is dense, with Archuleta Creek, Hope Creek, and Kitty Creek carving through the mountain passes.

Infrastructure for recreation and conservation is well-established, as seen in the distribution of the Big Meadows Campground, Columbine Campground, and the Lake Fork Campground. Navigational markers like Mount Hope and Heart Mountain provide orientation for those following Pass Creek RD or Co RD 430. The presence of multiple dams, such as Spruce Lake Number 1 Dam and Shaw Dam, indicates the critical role of these drainages in regional water storage during the early 21st century.