2019 Map of Victoria Lake

About this map

The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds along the high-elevation boundary between the San Juan National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest on this 2019 survey. This alpine landscape in the San Juan Mountains is defined by a dense network of high-country water bodies, including Glacier Lake, Victoria Lake, and the clustered Dipping Lakes. The drainage patterns here are complex, with the S Fork Conejos River flowing eastward while the E Fork Navajo River and Chama Lake occupy the southwestern reaches across the divide. Canyons such as Cañon Rincon and Cañon Verde carve through the terrain, illustrating the dramatic vertical relief of the Valle Victoria region. This map provides a detailed view of the modern wilderness corridor where the borders of Conejos and Archuleta counties meet.