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2017 Map of Mount Peale

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Mount Peale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mount Peale dominates the high alpine landscape of the La Sal Mountains in this modern topographical study of San Juan County. Rising above the tree line alongside Mt Mellenthin and Haystack Mtn, the peak anchors a region defined by high-elevation hydrology and recreation. Numerous alpine water bodies including Medicine Lakes, Beaver Lake, and Blue Lake are connected by a network of drainage systems like Geyser Cr and La Sal Cr.

Evidence of the area's transition into a protected recreational resource is found in the extensive trail systems, such as the Paradox Trail and Burlfriends Trail, which navigate the steep transition between the peaks and canyons like Dark Canyon. The inclusion of Geyser Pass and Moonlight Meadows illustrates the diverse topography that defines the Manti-LaSal National Forest, providing a detailed view of the rugged terrain as it appeared in the mid-2010s.