
Continental Divide serpentines across this high-altitude landscape, marking the hydrological crest between the Gunnison National Forest to the north and Rio Grande National Forest to the south. The terrain is defined by dramatic peaks such as Carson Peak and Bent Peak, which overlook the headwaters of the Rio Grande and its complex network of tributaries including Lost Trail Creek and the various forks of Pole Creek. Historic mining activity is indicated by several prospects located near the divide, suggesting the area's legacy of mineral exploration.
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1897 · Silverton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Needle Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1901 · Silverton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1902 · Needle Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1902 · Silverton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · San Cristobal
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1907 · San Cristobal
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1945 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:250,000