2022 Map of Summitville

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape where the boundary between Rio Grande and Conejos counties follows the ridgeline of the San Juan Mountains. The presence of the Summitville Tailings Pond at the headwaters of the Wightman Fork is a stark marker of the area's complex mining history and subsequent environmental reclamation efforts. This modern survey shows the industrial legacy alongside natural landmarks like Elephant Mtn and Cropsy Mtn. High-country water management is evident through features such as Fuchs Reservoir and Kerr Lake, while the Alamosa River drains the southern slopes below Government Park. The network of creeks, including Race Cr and W Fork Pinos Cr, illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of the Continental Divide.