2016 Map of Pargin Mountain

About this map

Pargin Mountain dominates the central landscape of this Colorado survey, serving as a prominent landmark within the San Juan National Forest. The map documents a rugged system of drainages and canyons, including the family-named Armstrong Canyon and Zabel Canyon in the west, while Fosset Gulch and Peterson Gulch define the northern slopes. The area is intersected by several primitive routes, most notably the Pine Piedra Trail, which winds through the townships alongside the Ute Creek Trail and Bull Creek Trail. These trails follow the natural contours of the land, providing access to remote features like Salt Canyon and Skull Canyon. This 2016 edition illustrates the persistent topography of the La Plata and Archuleta county line, where complex hydrography like Ignacio Creek and Yellowjacket Creek carve through the high-elevation terrain.