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2016 Map of Mount Hope

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Mount Hope
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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The Rio Grande National Forest dominates this landscape in Mineral County, defined by its high-altitude water management and complex network of backcountry trails. Significant hydrological features include the large Big Meadows Reservoir, alongside the Metroz Reservoir and Hunter Reservoir. These catchments, together with smaller bodies like Metroz Lake and Pass Cr Lake, indicate the importance of water storage in the headwaters of the S Fork Rio Grande.

Elevations vary across striking geological formations such as Table Mtn, Heart Mtn, and the distinctive Stair Steps. Access through this section of the San Juan Mountains is documented via a series of named paths, including the Highline Trail, Decker Trail, and Tie Hill Trail. These routes connect remote landmarks like Mount Hope and Metroz Mtn, following drainage systems like Lake Fork and Archuleta Cr.