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2016 Map of Spectacle Lake

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Spectacle Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Spectacle Lake and the Conejos River define this high-altitude landscape within the Rio Grande National Forest. This 2016 survey illustrates a complex network of pack trails and water bodies that speak to the area's history as a managed wilderness and resource. Long-established paths like the Valle Victoria Trail and Roaring Gulch Trail navigate around prominent landforms such as The Pinnacles and Black Mtn.

The presence of named features like Chicago Bogs and the Second Meadows indicate specialized ecosystems preserved within the forest boundaries. Hydrological features are dense, ranging from larger bodies like Ruybalid Lake and La Grulla Lake to smaller alpine waters like Hourglass Lake and Lost Lake. The map serves as a record of backcountry access, documenting numerous forest service routes like FDR 249 RD and specialized paths including the Alverjones Cutoff Trail and Notch Trail.