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2001 Map of Weminuche Pass

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Weminuche Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

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The Continental Divide crests across this landscape, separating the high-altitude headwaters of the Rio Grande Reservoir from the southern reaches of the San Juan National Forest. Near the northern shore of the reservoir, historical infrastructure remains visible at the Stage Station and nearby Ruins, while a Resort and Boat Ramp indicate the area's development for recreation. High-country water management is evident through the Raber Lohr Ditch and Fuchs Ditch, which redirect snowmelt across the rugged terrain.

Traditional pathways like the Ute Trail and the Weminuche Trail converge at the high-altitude Weminuche Pass, a critical crossing point within the Weminuche Wilderness. The landscape is defined by deep geological features such as Snowslide Canyon and the broad slopes of Simpson Mountain, with several "rincons" like Rincon La Vaca and Rincon La Osa naming the high-walled alcoves common to this part of the San Juan Mountains.