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2016 Map of Telluride

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Telluride and Mountain Village anchor this high-altitude landscape where the San Miguel River cuts through steep glacial basins. The map illustrates a complex network of recreational and historic paths, including the Sneffels Highline Trail and Jud Wiebe Trail, which trace the same contours once used by miners to access remote hanging valleys. The industrial legacy of the San Juan Mountains is evident in the naming of Mendoza Peak, Virginus Mine Trail, and the settlement of Pandora at the canyon's head.

Dramatic relief is represented by sharp summits like Dallas Peak and Gilpin Peak, overlooking numerous cirque basins such as Yankee Boy Basin and Marshall Basin. Notable landmarks include Cornet Falls and Bridal Veil Cr, alongside the quiet Lone Tree Cems located just north of the town center. This survey captures a modern era where old mining claims and transit routes have evolved into a renowned destination for mountaineering and winter sports within the Uncompahgre National Forest.