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2019 Map of Mount Wilson

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Mt Wilson and Wilson Peak dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of the Uncompahgre National Forest and San Juan National Forest. The geography is defined by a series of dramatic basins and ridges, including the Navajo Basin and Bilk Basin, which feed the headwaters of the Dolores River and Howard Fork. A significant portion of the map is dedicated to the steep slopes surrounding the iconic Lizard Head spire and the alpine waters of Trout Lake.

Transport through this challenging terrain is marked by the historical path of the Galloping Goose near Ames, following the contours toward Lizard Head Pass. The map also details specialized access routes like the Groundhog Stock Dr and the Rock of Ages Connection, reflecting a landscape managed for both timber and recreation. Water management features such as the Illium Flume near Priest Lakes indicate the complex infrastructure required to move water across these high divides.