2013 Map of Victoria Lake

About this map

The San Juan Mountains define this high-altitude landscape within the Rio Grande National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the S Fork Conejos River and E Fork Navajo River meet. This terrain is characterized by numerous alpine water bodies including Victoria Lake, Chama Lake, and Laguna Ruybal, all interconnected by an extensive network of footpaths. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail NST winds through the western and southern reaches, marking the hydrological backbone of the continent. Historically significant boundaries, such as the line between Conejos and Archuleta Counties, intersect these peaks. The map reveals a wild geography defined by deep canyons like Cañon Rincon and Cañon Verde, and high-mountain basins such as Victoria Gulch and East Cañon Escondido.