2013 Map of Crestone

About this map

The settlement of Crestone sits at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, marking a transition from the high peaks of the Rio Grande National Forest to the unique desert landscapes of Great Sand Dunes National Park to the south. This 2013 survey illustrates the modern residential development of the Baca Grande, characterized by a dense network of streets like Camino Baca Grande and Badger Rd winding through the alluvial fans. In contrast to the developed residential sectors, the eastern edge of the map rises sharply into the wilderness, where numerous drainage systems such as Spanish Creek, Willow Creek, and Cottonwood Creek emerge from canyons. Genealogy and local history researchers can locate Teton Cem near the town center or trace the seasonal outpost at Alpine Camp along the banks of Deadman Creek at the southern boundary.