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2019 Map of Rio Grande Pyramid

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Rio Grande Pyramid dominates this high-altitude landscape where the Continental Divide separates the headwaters of the Rio Grande from the San Juan River basin. The terrain is a complex of high ridges and alpine basins, featuring prominent landmarks like The Window and the deep drainage of Starvation Gulch. The map records a dense network of high-country water bodies, including Ute Lake, Twin Lakes, and the Flint Lakes, which sit at the heart of the San Juan National Forest.

Tracing the path of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail, the map reveals the intersection of San Juan, Hinsdale, and La Plata counties. Remote trails such as Beartown and Skyline/Highline Opal Lake provide access to the high reaches of the Rio Grande National Forest. This survey documents a wilderness environment defined by natural boundaries and the primitive routes that follow Ute Cr and its various forks through the San Juan Mountains.