Loading map...

2013 Map of Twin Peaks

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Twin Peaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Pioneer Urraca Cem and King Ranch anchor the western edge of this landscape where the high peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Range meet the San Luis Valley. This 2013 survey documents a complex network of water management and high-altitude terrain within the Rio Grande National Forest. Features such as Garland Ditch, Holbrook Creek Dam, and Tobin Creek Dam illustrate the essential role of water diversion in this arid region, drawing from mountain sources like Urraca Cr and Tobin Cr.

The eastern portion of the map is defined by the steep elevation gains toward Twin Peaks and iconic landmarks like Zapata Falls. Backcountry access is marked by the South Zapata Trail 852 and Blanca Peak Trail 886, which lead toward alpine basins containing Lake Como and Blue Lakes. The map also captures the transition between Alamosa and Costilla counties, following the rugged contours of Chokecherry Canyon and Chimney Gulch.