2017 Map of Cowles

About this map

Pecos River headwaters dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Santa Fe National Forest. The settlement of Cowles serves as a central point for a network of forest roads and trails, including Forest-121 Rd and State Rte 63, which follow the river's winding path south toward Holy Ghost. High peaks of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, such as Redondo Peak, frame the western boundary where several alpine water bodies like Spirit Lake and Stewart Lake are found. The presence of the Pecos Mine Cem near the southern border provides a clear indicator of the area's industrial history, specifically its mining heritage. The map also captures the convergence of several drainages, including Winsor Cr and Punchuela Cr, which flow from the steep ridges of Grass Mtn and Round Mtn.