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1984 Map of Saddle Mountain

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Saddle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Weminuche Wilderness and San Juan National Forest dominate this high-elevation landscape along the border of Archuleta and Mineral Counties. This 1984 survey documents a region defined by the headwaters of the West Fork San Juan River and East Fork San Juan River. Local land use is characterized by outdoor recreation and early resource extraction, evidenced by the Rod and Gun Club Lake and the Blacks Mine.

Genealogists and local historians will note the presence of the Mc Coy Cem near the river, a rare named burial site in this wilderness setting. Water management for the area is visible through features like the T Lazy T Reservoir, Snowball Ditch, and Ditch. Established recreational sites, including West Fork Campground and Wolf Creek Campground, show the infrastructure supporting visitors to Eagle Falls and Omaha Falls.