2013 Map of Summit Peak

About this map

Continental Divide crests through this high-altitude landscape where Archuleta and Conejos counties meet. The map serves as a detailed record of the headwaters for several major drainage systems, including the Rio Blanco flowing west and the numerous forks of the Conejos River flowing east. At these elevations, peaks like Summit Peak and Montezuma Peak dominate the skyline, separated by high mountain passages such as Gunsight Pass. The boundary between the San Juan National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest follows the jagged ridgeline, which also serves as the path for the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Evidence of seasonal livestock grazing or early alpine homesteading persists in labels like Haskell Rincon and Little Rincon, while a network of historic routes including the Fish Lake Trail and Blanco River Trail provides access to remote water bodies like Lake Ann and Fish Lake.