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1967 Map of Blanca Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Blanca Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Sierra Blanca dominates this high-altitude landscape where the San Isabel National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest meet. The geography is defined by soaring summits, including the prominent Blanca Peak and Mount Lindsey, which create a complex network of glacial basins and alpine lakes. Below these peaks, the Blanca Basin and the headwaters of the Huerfano River reveal a history of high-country exploration and resource extraction, evidenced by various mines and prospects scattered across the ridgelines.

Transport through this demanding terrain in the late 1960s was limited to rugged pathways such as the Ute Trail (Pack) and various unnamed pack and jeep trails. These routes connect isolated landmarks like Burro Park and the Arrowhead Ranch, providing a glimpse into the seasonal ranching and recreational use of the southern Sangre de Cristo range during this era. The map clearly delineates the administrative boundaries between Alamosa, Huerfano, and Costilla counties at their intersection atop these mountains.