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2016 Map of Mountain View Crest

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The West Needle Mountains and Needle Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape within the San Juan National Forest. Steep drainage basins and high plateaus characterize the terrain, with water flowing from sources like Henderson Lake and Dollar Lake toward the Animas River and Florida River. The map documents a complex network of backcountry access, including the Animas River Trail and Lime Mesa Trail, which traverse significant geological features such as Mountain View Crest and Missionary Ridge.

The presence of high-altitude landmarks like Overlook Point and Mt Kennedy illustrates the dramatic vertical relief of the region. Local history and exploration are reflected in the naming of remote features like Crazy Women Gulch and West Virginia Gulch. This 2016 survey captures the area's wilderness character, detailing the numerous seasonal creeks and rugged gulches that define the headwaters of the San Juan basin.