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2019 Map of Saguache Park

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds along the high ridges of the Cochetopa Hills, marking the boundary between the Gunnison National Forest to the north and the Rio Grande National Forest to the south. This alpine landscape is defined by the broad drainage basin of the Saguache Creek system, where the N Fork Saguache Cr, Middle Fork Saguache Cr, and Little N Fork converge near the expanse of Saguache Park.

Several distinctive landmarks punctuate the terrain, including the volcanic formation at Chimney Rock and the high meadows of Monchego Park. The map documents a complex network of canyons and gulches, such as Horse Canyon and Mexican Joe Gulch, which channel water toward the Lake Fork and other major tributaries. This high-altitude region remains a critical corridor for watershed management and wilderness recreation.