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2019 Map of Saint Elmo

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

San Isabel National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape in Chaffee County, where massive summits and deep glacial basins define the topography. The peaks here are among Colorado's most significant, including the southern reaches of the Collegiate Peaks, Tabeguache Peak, and Grizzly Mtn. This map captures a region primarily shaped by alpine hydrology and steep drainage systems, characterized by high-elevation water bodies such as Alpine Lake, Baldwin Lake, and the Pomeroy Lakes cluster, which includes Upper Pomeroy Lake.

Transitioning through the rugged terrain, the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds along the southwestern edge, marking the hydrologic backbone of the continent. The nomenclature reflects the area's mining history and geographic curiosity, with names like Chrysolite Mtn, Mt Mamma, and Carbonate Mtn suggesting the mineral interests that once drew explorers to these heights. From the deep cuts of Grouse Canyon to the flow of Chalk Cr, the map provides a precise look at a wilderness area largely untouched by modern development.