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2022 Map of Sams

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sams
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Hastings Mesa and the surrounding high country of Uncompahgre National Forest dominate this 2022 survey of the San Miguel and Ouray county lines. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the San Miguel River system, including Leopard Cr and the complex drainage of the Middle Fork Leopard Cr. The small settlement of Noel sits at the northern edge, while the south is anchored by the formidable peaks of the San Juan Mountains, including Hayden Peak and Last Dollar Mtn.

Transportation through these peaks is traced via historic routes and modern access points like Dallas Divide and Last Dollar Rd. Local aviation is represented by the Wilson Ranch Airport, a notable landmark among the high-elevation plateaus. The map detail highlights the intricate relationship between steep terrain and limited high-altitude infrastructure, from the Whipple Mountain Trl to secluded water sources like Katrina Springs and Moston Spring.