2011 Map of Saguache Park

About this map

Saguache Park and the surrounding Cochetopa Hills define the high-altitude landscape of this 2011 survey. The region is a complex watershed where numerous tributaries, including North Fork Saguache Creek, Middle Fork Saguache Creek, and Ant Creek, converge to form the upper reaches of Saguache Creek. This map reveals a terrain deeply etched by seasonal water and geological formations, most notably at Chimney Rock and the adjacent Chimney Rock Gulch. Human presence is marked primarily by forest access routes like Co RD 17 Aa and the Stone Cellar Campground, suggesting a landscape dedicated to recreation and resource management rather than permanent settlement. Names like Miners Creek and Camp Gulch provide linguistic clues to the area's historical prospecting and temporary encampments, while the various forks of the creek illustrate the intricate drainage patterns of the Colorado high country.