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2019 Map of Sams

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Hastings Mesa and the surrounding high-altitude plateaus of San Miguel County characterize this transition between the San Juan Mountains and the lower Uncompahgre valley. At this modern interval, the map shows the cluster of rural roads and residential names such as Bristol Rd and Paintbrush Ln that have developed around the historic Noel and Sams localities. The landscape is dominated by steep drainages like Leopard Cr and Alder Creek that feed into the larger river systems beyond the map's edge.

Substantial peaks of the Uncompahgre National Forest anchor the southern portion of the sheet, including North Pole Peak, Hayden Peak, and Last Dollar Mtn. The inclusion of the Wilson Ranch Airport and the network of mountain routes like Last Dollar and Whiskey Charlie Trail highlight the modern use of this rugged terrain for both ranching and recreation, while landmarks like Dallas Divide remain key navigational points for travelers.