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2001 Map of Sargents Mesa

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Sargents Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

The Continental Divide serves as the prominent physical and administrative boundary on this high-altitude landscape, separating the Gunnison National Forest to the north from the Rio Grande National Forest to the south. This 2001 revision illustrates the complex topography of the Cochetopa Hills, where drainage systems like Long Branch and Deadmans Creek carve through the high country.

Evidence of Forest Service management and recreational access is visible through the Long Branch Guard Station and an extensive network of high-elevation paths, including the National Scenic Trail and the Ranger Trail. Geographic landmarks such as Long Branch Baldy and the high plateau of Sargents Mesa define the local relief, while the presence of Baldy Lake and numerous tributary creeks like Dutchman Creek and Spruce Creek highlight the vital headwaters role of this alpine environment.