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2022 Map of Snowdon Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Needleton sits along the Animas River at the heart of this high-elevation landscape, where the San Juan and La Plata county lines meet. This modern survey illustrates the convergence of several major mountain sub-ranges, including the Grenadier Range to the northeast and the West Needle Mountains to the west. The rugged geography is defined by prominent summits such as Snowdon Peak, Mt Garfield, and the cluster of peaks around Twilight Peak. High-altitude water bodies like Andrews Lake and Crater Creek feed into narrow corridors like Watertank Canyon.

The map provides detailed coverage of a wilderness network accessible via the Colorado Trail and several specialized paths including the Elk Park Spur Trail and the Needle Johnson Creek Trail. These routes navigate the steep gradients near Molas Pass and the dense terrain of the San Juan National Forest, highlighting the area's continued role as a focal point for alpine exploration and backcountry travel.