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2019 Map of Mount Sneffels

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Mount Sneffels
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Mt Sneffels dominates the southern skyline of this high-altitude landscape where Ouray and San Miguel counties meet. The high peaks of the San Juan Mountains, including Mears Peak and Teakettle Mtn, create a dramatic basin for the Blue Lakes and the headwaters of the W Fork Dallas Cr. This area is preserved within the Uncompahgre National Forest, where the terrain transitions from the jagged summits of the Cirque Mtn area to the broad reaches of the Uncompahgre Plateau to the north.

Legacy infrastructure for water management is evident in the Ridgway Town Ditch and S and M Canal, reflecting the critical role of irrigation on Miller Mesa. Local landmarks such as Box Factory Park and Elder Meadow provide touchpoints for those tracing the history of land use and timber in the Dallas Creek drainage. Modern access is maintained via routes like Co RD 9 and Co RD 7, which lead toward the alpine wilderness of Blaine Basin.