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1982 Map of Blanca Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1983

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The Sangre de Cristo Mountains dominate this 1980s landscape, serving as a massive physical barrier between the San Luis Valley and the plains to the east. High alpine summits like Blanca Peak and Crestone Peak overlook the shifting geography of the Great Sand Dunes National Monument and Wilderness, while the sprawling Luis Maria Baca No 4 land grant marks a significant historical land use pattern in the north. Settlement is concentrated along the transport corridors, with the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad skirting the valley floor near Mosca and Hooper. On the eastern slopes, small communities like Gardner and Red Wing follow the course of the Huerfano River, illustrating a transition from the high peaks to the lower river valleys. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade near Muleshoe suggests the evolution of mountain transit during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1982
Date Published1983
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:100,000
Physical Dimensions44.2 x 24.12 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain