2016 Map of Saddle Mountain

About this map

The San Juan National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where the W Fork San Juan River and its numerous tributaries like Wolf Cr and Turkey Cr carve through the mountains of southern Colorado. The map documents a complex network of wilderness access, featuring the long Turkey Creek Trail and the W Fork Trail that navigate the terrain between Saddle Mountain and Sliderock Mtn. Local ranching and recreation history are evident in features such as the T Lazy T Reservoir, the Rod and Gun Club Lake, and the solitary McCoy Cem located near the river. This 2016 survey also captures the boundary where Mineral County meets Archuleta County, showing the intersection of alpine parks like Poison Park and Sheep Park with remote water sources such as Newton Spring.