2013 Map of South Fork West

About this map

South Fork sits at the confluence of the Rio Grande and the South Fork Rio Grande, serving as a central hub for this portion of Rio Grande National Forest. The map documents a landscape defined by significant water management and recreational infrastructure, including the S Fork Highline Ditch and Church Ditch, alongside several local retreats like Masonic Park, Riverside Ranch, and South Fork Campgrounds. The steep canyon walls of the Rio Grande Palisades tower over the river valley, while higher elevations are marked by remote landmarks such as Sentinel Peak and Goodrich Peak. A dense network of forest trails, including the Alder Bench Trail 799 and Beaver Mountain Trail 933, crisscrosses the mountainous terrain, linking points like Elk Park and Haney Canyon to the valley floor. This detailed survey captures the intersection of early twentieth-century ranching foundations and modern forest management in the Colorado high country.