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2016 Map of Serviceberry Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Serviceberry Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The San Juan National Forest defines the eastern and southern reaches of this landscape, where the Rio Blanco carves through deep canyons and basins. The terrain is a complex network of drainages, including the Lower Blanco Basin and the rugged Serviceberry Mountain. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the Echo Canyon Reservoir and the Echo Ditch, which redirect flow across the high country.

Road systems like Eight Mile and Loma Linda Dr provide access to the foothills of Eightmile Mesa and the Winter Hills. Historically named landmarks such as Archuleta Canyon, Turkey Mtn, and Flaugh Canyon reflect the local heritage and naming conventions of Archuleta County. The map captures a moment of modern land use where private ranch roads and forestry routes intersect with the significant geological features of the Colorado high desert and mountain transition.