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2019 Map of Rito Alto Peak

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Rito Alto Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Rito Alto Peak and the high ridges of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains form a dramatic natural boundary between Saguache and Custer counties. This 2019 survey captures a landscape defined by glacial cirques and alpine basins, where numerous high-altitude water bodies like San Isabel Lake, Eureka Lake, and South Crestone Lake feed the headwaters of the regional creek system. The rugged topography is crossed by several primitive routes, including the ascent to Hermit Pass near Hermit Peak.

The map details the overlapping reaches of the San Isabel National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest, illustrating a complex network of drainages such as Rito Alto Cr and N Crestone Cr. Named landmarks like Gibson Peak and Venable Peak tower over deep gulches, including Marshall Gulch and Burnt Gulch, providing a precise look at the hydrology and land management boundaries of this mountainous interior.