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2019 Map of Orphan Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The San Juan National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape along the border of La Plata and Montezuma Counties. Centered on the prominence of Orphan Butte, the terrain is marked by a complex system of drainages such as East Canyon and Rough Canyon, feeding into the northern Dolores River. Water management for the high country is evident through a series of upland catchments including Last Chance Reservoir, Point Reservoir, and Park Reservoir.

Modern access and recreational routes are well-defined, featuring the expansive Highline Co Trail and a network of named forest ways like Hillside Drive and the Grindstone Loop. From the southern peaks of Indian Trail Ridge to the curious naming of Cape of Good Hope and Echo Park, the map provides a look at the contemporary infrastructure and natural landmarks of the Colorado wilderness during the late 2010s.