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2013 Map of Slumgullion Pass

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Slumgullion Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Slumgullion Pass and the surrounding high-altitude terrain define this 2013 survey of the San Juan Mountains. The landscape is dominated by the geological instability of the Slumgullion Earthflow and Slumgullion Slide, which significantly influence the local topography. This area is a critical junction for high-country recreation, where the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail NST traverses the Gunnison National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest.

Water management and natural drainage are evident throughout the quadrangle, from the headwaters of Slumgullion Cr and Cebolla Cr to the engineered catchments of the Rito Hondo Reservoir and Continental Reservoir. High mesas, including Jarosa Mesa and Snow Mesa, provide a stark contrast to the deeply cut drainages of Powderhorn Gulch and Rambouillet Park. State HWY 149 provides the primary corridor through this wilderness, connecting travelers to remote points like the Windy Point Overlook.