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2013 Map of Sams

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Sams
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Dallas Divide serves as a prominent transition point in this high-altitude landscape where Ouray and San Miguel counties meet. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, ranging from the flat expanses of Hastings Mesa to the towering summits of Hayden Peak and North Pole Peak within the Uncompahgre National Forest.

Small settlements and private holdings like Sams and Noel are connected by a network of mountain roads, including the well-known Last Dollar Rd. The map provides specific detail for backcountry researchers and genealogists, noting the location of Hastings Ranch and the Wilson Ranch Airport. A complex drainage system feeds into the Leopard Cr and W Fork W Dallas Cr basins, while established paths like the Alder Creek Trl 5510.0 offer a record of established routes through the mountain passes.