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2019 Map of South Fork East

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of South Fork East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Rio Grande flows prominently across this high-altitude landscape, where the settlements of Alpine and Gerrard mark the intersection of valley life and mountain wilderness. This 2019 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a complex network of water management, with the Anaconda Ditch, Minor Ditch, and Santa Maria Highline Ditch diverting water through the valley floor. To the north, the terrain rises toward Agua Ramon Mtn, while the southern reaches are dominated by the elevations of Shaw Mesa and Beaver Mountain.

Much of the area is protected as part of the Rio Grande National Forest, offering a detailed look at forest service roads and trails like the Embargo Creek Trl. The map also captures local transit points such as Granger Bridge and the Morning Shadows Ranch Airport. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named features like Gerrard Gulch and Shaw Cr, which speak to the long-standing ranching and agricultural heritage of Rio Grande County.