2019 Map of Rico

About this map

The town of Rico serves as the focal point of this 2019 survey, situated along the Dolores River within the San Juan National Forest. The map documents a landscape deeply shaped by high-elevation mining and mountain terrain, featuring prominent peaks such as Expectation Mtn, Sockrider Peak, and Newman Hill. To the north, Geyser Warm Spring and Geyser Park highlight the area's hydrothermal features. Evidence of the region's industrial heritage is found at the Aztec Mine in Aztec Gulch, while local history is preserved at the Rico Cem and the Montelores Bridge crossing the river to the south. The layout of the town is visible with S Glasgow Ave serving as a primary corridor through the settlement. This survey also records numerous seasonal drainages and named landmarks like Bemis Flats and Alkali Flat that define the steep geography of the Rico Mountains.