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2019 Map of South River Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail traverses the high ridges of the San Juan Mountains, marking the hydrological divide between the Rio Grande National Forest and the San Juan National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is defined by its prominent summits, including South River Peak, Beautiful Mtn, and Sawtooth Mtn. The hydrology of the area is particularly complex, with the headwaters of the W Fork San Juan River collecting from numerous tributaries like Beaver Cr and Cimarron Cr.

Geologic features such as the Rainbow Hot Springs and Hot Springs indicate the geothermal activity beneath this section of Mineral County. High-country water bodies, including Little Goose Lake, Archuleta Lake, and Spotted Lake, are scattered throughout the alpine terrain. The map also highlights established backcountry routes like the Highline and major drainages such as Goose Creek, providing a detailed look at the wilderness character of the region as it existed in 2019.