2016 Map of Summit Peak

About this map

Summit Peak stands as the literal and topographic centerpiece of this high-altitude landscape where the Continental Divide defines the watershed and the boundary between Rio Grande National Forest and San Juan National Forest. This 2016 survey documents a wilderness defined by its network of trails rather than roads, with the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winding past Montezuma Peak and Gunsight Pass. To the east, the headwaters of the Adams Fork and Middle Fork Conejos River emerge from high basins, while the Rio Blanco carves westward toward Blanco Basin. The geography is dotted with remote alpine landmarks like Lake Ann, Fish Lake, and Haskell Rincon, reflecting a terrain that has remained largely untouched by modern development. This sheet captures the region's character as a critical divide in the American West, where the drainage systems of the Atlantic and Pacific begin their long journeys.