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1963 Map of Cuchara

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The mountain settlement of Cuchara serves as a gateway to the high-country drainages of the San Isabel National Forest in this early 1960s survey. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Cucharas River, which gathers strength from numerous tributaries including Echo Creek, White Creek, and Cottonwood Creek. Water management for the surrounding valley is evident through a series of high-altitude catchments like Town Lakes, HR Carson Reservoir, and the Mc Donald Reservoir. Distinctive geological features dominate the eastern ridges, most notably the striking formations of the Devils Stairsteps and Profile Rock. Throughout the canyons, markers of early 20th-century activity are visible, including several unnamed mines and prospects, alongside a gravel pit near the Cucharas River.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1972
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27.3 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain