2019 Map of Mountain View Crest

About this map

The West Needle Mountains and the Needle Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape in the heart of the San Juan National Forest. This 2019 survey captures a complex drainage system where the Animas River cuts through the northwest corner and the Florida River originates in the south. The area is defined by massive topographic features like the Mountain View Crest and Missionary Ridge, which separate deep drainages such as West Virginia Gulch and Crazy Women Gulch. High-country water resources are prominent throughout the quadrangle, including Henderson Lake, Dollar Lake, and several sites marked as City Reservoir. High mesas like Stag Mesa and Tank Mesa suggest the dramatic vertical relief of this portion of La Plata County, while localized names like Big Bear Park and Lower Park denote the rare level ground found amidst the peaks.