2013 Map of Cowles

Evidence of the area's human history is tucked into the terrain, most notably at the Pecos Mine Cem near the river. High-altitude features like Redondo Peak, Spirit Lake, and Lake Johnson are accessible via a system of forest roads such as State Rte 63 and Forest Rd 223A. Small clusters of activity are centered around Cowles, Geronimo, and Holy Ghost, which serve as gateways to the many established campgrounds scattered throughout the northern Pecos canyon.