2013 Map of Mount Wilson

About this map

Mount Wilson and the San Miguel Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape where Dolores and San Miguel counties meet. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex alpine hydrology of the area, including the headwaters of the Dolores River and the S Fork San Miguel River, alongside water management features like the Illium Flume. The tiny settlement of Ames sits near the confluence of the Howard Fork and South Fork, while the presence of Coke Oven and various gulches such as Minnie Gulch and Rodger Gulch point to the region's industrial and mining heritage. The map also delineates the shared boundary between the Uncompahgre National Forest and the San Juan National Forest, intersected by State Hwy 145 as it climbs through Lizard Head Pass.