2020 Map of Cowles

About this map

Santa Fe National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape where the Pecos River and Pecos Wild and Scenic River serve as the primary drainage for the surrounding peaks. The small settlement of Cowles sits at the confluence of several mountain streams, including Winsor Cr and Panchuela Cr. The map details a network of high-country trails such as Winsor and Dockweiler that connect remote alpine bodies of water like Lake Katherine, Stewart Lake, and Spirit Lake. High points including Redondo Peak and Grass Mtn define the topography of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Evidence of the area's mining history is preserved at the Pecos Mine Cem near the Holy Ghost settlement, while the transition between Mora and San Miguel counties is marked along the northern boundary.