Headwaters of the Rio Grande Orientation Table - Rio Grande National Forest, CO
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N 37° 50.445 W 107° 10.124
13S E 309169 N 4190362
An orientation table located at Browns Lake Overlook near the headwaters of the Rio Grande River.
Waymark Code: WMFTRM
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 11/30/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Chris777
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On its journey, the Rio Grande cuts gorges through volcanic rock and meanders placidly through fertile valleys. Along the way, it provides water for wildlife, recreation, irrigation, electricity, and human consumption.

Excerpt from the Silver Thread Byway interpretive sign

The Rio Grande is the third longest river in the United States, winding 1,885 miles from Colorado to Texas and Mexico. The river begins as snow melt on the north slopes of Rio Grande Pyramid over 13,000 feet above its outlet into the Gulf of Mexico.

Points visible from this overlook include Brown Lakes, Minnie Mountain, Weminuche Pass, Rio Grande Pyramid and Ute Ridge.

Source: Silver Thread Byway interpretive signs

Artist / Creator:
Silver Thread Scenic Byway


Location / Access:
Browns Lake Overlook, CO State Highway 149


Date of creation: Not listed

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