2019 Map of Pole Creek Mountain

About this map

Pole Creek Mtn and the surrounding high-altitude drainage systems of the San Juan and Hinsdale county line are meticulously detailed in this modern survey. The Continental Divide serves as a primary geographic spine, separating the headwaters of the Rio Grande to the south from the northern-flowing waters of Cataract Gulch and Cuba Gulch. High-elevation water bodies like Cataract Lake are caught in the steep terrain between peaks such as Half Peak and Carson Peak. The map illustrates a complex network of glacial valleys and mountain trails, including a significant stretch of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the W Pole Trail. These routes follow the natural corridors formed by Pole Cr and its various forks, providing a clear record of the access points into the Gunnison National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest high country.