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2019 Map of Sargents Mesa

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Sargents Mesa
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 through this high-altitude landscape, marking the boundary between the Gunnison National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest. Dominating the southeastern quadrant, Sargents Mesa stands as a prominent topographical feature near the headwaters of numerous mountain streams. This 2019 survey documents the complex drainage systems that feed into the larger regional basins, including the W Fork Long Br Tomichi Cr and Dutchman Creek.

Evidence of the region's remote character is seen in the network of narrow valleys and ridges, such as Sargents Ridge and Hicks Gulch. High-country water sources like Baldy Lake and small clearings like Firebox Park provide essential landmarks for navigation across this roadless expanse of the Southern Rockies. The map's detail is particularly useful for tracing the precise path of the Continental Divide and its relationship to local summits like Long Branch Baldy.