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2019 Map of Wellsville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Wellsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Wellsville and the banks of the Arkansas River define the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape where Chaffee and Fremont counties meet. This modern survey illustrates a rugged corridor of public lands, transitioning from the river valley into the vast reaches of the San Isabel National Forest and the Rio Grande National Forest. The map is characterized by dramatic topographic relief, rising from the canyons to prominent summits such as Simmons Peak and Hunts Peak.

Inland from the river, the area is crisscrossed by established routes like the Columbine Trail and the Rainbow trail, providing access to remote water bodies including Salamander Lake and Hunts Lake. Geographic landmarks such as Box Canyon and the Wellsville Warm Springs highlight the distinctive geology of the region. The network of drainage systems, such as Bear Cr and Howard Cr, illustrates the complex watershed feeding the Arkansas River basin.