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1955 Map of Brazos Peak

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Brazos Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Brazos Peak and the surrounding high-altitude terrain of the Carson National Forest dominate this mid-century survey of the New Mexico-Colorado border. The landscape is defined by the massive Brazos Cliffs and the complex drainage systems of the Rio Brazos and Rio de los Pinos. The presence of numerous seasonal outposts such as Burn Cow Camp, Rivera Cow Camp, and Stewart Cow Camp suggests a geography heavily utilized for summer livestock grazing within the Tierra Amarilla Grant.

In the northeast, the C & T S RR winds through the dramatic Toltec Gorge, passing the small settlement of Toltec. This narrow-gauge line provides a vital transportation link through the high country. Other localized landmarks include the Lagunitas Guard Station and Huffaker Cabin, which serve as evidence of forest management and early high-country habitation. The survey also captures the transition from alpine peaks to the eroded Bad Lands in the south, providing a detailed record of the region's hydraulic and cultural features before modern development.