1961 Map of Cowles

About this map

Cowles sits at the confluence of several mountain streams in the high Sangre de Cristo foothills, serving as a gateway to the Santa Fe National Forest during the early 1960s. The settlement is defined by its relationship with the Pecos River, where the Panchuela Ranger Station and a Gaging Sta monitor the vital waterways. Evidence of mountain resource use is visible at the Mine Dumps south of the village, while high-altitude recreation is signaled by several alpine water bodies including Lake Johnson, Stewart Lake, and Spirit Lake.