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2011 Map of Vallecito Reservoir

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Vallecito Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Vallecito Reservoir dominates the drainage basin of the Los Pinos River in this 2011 survey of the San Juan National Forest region. The engineering of the Vallecito Dam anchors the southern end of the lake, supporting a recreation-heavy landscape defined by numerous public grounds including Old Timbers Campground, Graham Creek Campground, and Aspen Point Picnic Area. The settlement of Vallecito serves as the local hub, while established properties like Wits End Ranch and Wilderness Trails Ranch suggest a long-standing history of guest ranching and rural hospitality.

Steep elevation changes are recorded from the heights of West Mountain and Middle Mountain down to the reservoir floor. Alpine water features such as Lake Eileen and the Chain Lakes sit perched above the main valley, while high-country landmarks like Endlich Mesa and Miller Mountain frame the horizon. The network of forest roads, including Co RD 500 and Middle Mountain Rd, provides access to these high-altitude parks and creek drainages like Grimes Creek and Vallecito Creek.