2016 Map of Victoria Lake

About this map

The San Juan Mountains define this high-altitude landscape along the border of Conejos and Archuleta counties. This 2016 survey documents a wilderness of glacial lakes and steep drainages, including Laguna Ruybal, Green Lake, and Burro Lake. The topography is shaped by significant watercourses like the S Fork Conejos River and the E Fork Navajo River, which carve through deep canyons such as Canon Rincon and Canon Bonito. The land is divided between the San Juan NF and the Rio Grande National Forest, with the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winding across the southern terrain. This map provides a detailed record of the primitive trail system, including the Glacier Lake Trail and Valle Victoria Trail, used to navigate the high basins and passes long before modern infrastructure reached these peaks.