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2016 Map of Weminuche Pass

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Weminuche Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Weminuche Pass serves as a critical high-elevation crossing in the San Juan Mountains, marking the divide between the Rio Grande National Forest and San Juan National Forest. This 2016 survey documents a landscape defined by its alpine topography and the headwaters of the Rio Grande and Los Pinos River. The presence of Stage Station Flat and Horse Thief Pasture hints at the historic transit and livestock use that predates modern wilderness protections.

Sophisticated irrigation engineering is evidenced by the Fuchs Ditch and Raber Lohr Ditch, which divert water across the rugged terrain. The map detail highlights an extensive network of footpaths including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the Skyline / Highline-Opal Lake Trail. Remote locations like Rincon La Vaca and Dog Rincon emphasize the seclusion of this high-country environment at the beginning of the 21st century.