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2022 Map of South Mamm Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The rugged high-elevation terrain of White River National Forest and Grand Mesa National Forest dominates this Western Slope landscape. Settlement is concentrated along the southern valley floor near Heiberger, where the drainage of Buzzard Cr creates a pocket of navigable land beneath the looming summits of South Mamm Peak and Elk Mtn. The transport network relies on a system of forest trails and rural roads like Vega Dam Rd and Peninsula Rd, which skirt the base of prominent landforms such as The Peninsula.

Deep gulches and creek beds, including Standup Gulch and Slide Gulch, illustrate the dramatic erosion patterns typical of the region. Notable landmarks such as Windy Point, Little Baldy, and Hells Hole serve as orientation points for those navigating the transition from the Plateau Creek watershed into the high-alpine reaches of the Battlement Mesa. The map captures a moment of modern land use, balancing forest management with local access to the Colorado backcountry.