1984 Map of Victoria Lake

About this map

The Continental Divide winds through this high-altitude landscape on the boundary of Conejos County and Archuleta County. This 1984 edition illustrates a pristine watershed where the South Fork Conejos River and the East Fork Rio Chama originate from glacial basins. The map captures the meeting of three major protected areas: the Rio Grande National Forest, San Juan National Forest, and the South San Juan Wilderness. Notable for its many high-country water bodies, the survey documents Victoria Lake, Timber Lake, and the remote Chama Lake. A segment of the Tierra Amarilla Grant Boundary cuts across the southern reach, providing a look at historical land tenure and surveying lines that persist in the modern era. The presence of numerous pack trails suggests a landscape shaped by seasonal access rather than permanent settlement.