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2022 Map of South Fork West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Rio Grande cuts through the northern section of this territory, carving a path alongside the striking Rio Grande Palisades and the timbered slopes of the Rio Grande National Forest. The settlement of South Fork serves as a hub at the confluence of the main river and the South Fork Rio Grande, where irrigation infrastructure like the South Fork Highline Ditch and Church Ditch supported local development. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, from the heights of Sentinel Peak to the deep recesses of Haney Canyon and Raspberry Gulch.

Tracing the network of trails reveals how the land is utilized for both passage and water management, notably near the Elk Cr Number 1 Reservoir. Named clearings such as Goodrich Park, Elk Park, and Model T Park dot the terrain, while the small community of Baxterville sits just west of the primary settlement. The boundary between Mineral and Rio Grande counties bisects the western reaches, marking a transition through high-altitude basins like Raven Park.