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2016 Map of West Baldy

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Continental Divide defines the high-altitude character of this portion of the Cochetopa Hills in Saguache County. Spanning the boundary between the Gunnison National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest, the map details a landscape carved by headwater drainages including Razor Cr, Needle Cr, and multiple branches of Middle Barret Cr. This high-country region is characterized by prominent peaks like West Baldy and Mid Baldy, alongside distinctive geological features such as Needle Rock.

Water management and recreation are central to the area's modern identity, evidenced by the Needle Cr Reservoir and an extensive network of trails. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail winds along the eastern ridgeline, while various specialized routes such as the Dutchman Creek Trail and Razor Creek Trail provide access to high-elevation flats like Upper Razor Creek Park and Barret Park. The distribution of these trails and named gulches like Wolverine Gulch reflects a landscape primarily utilized for timber management, watershed protection, and wilderness access.