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1967 Map of Cuchara

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Cuchara
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The San Isabel National Forest landscape in the mid-1960s is defined by its verticality and water management, where the Cucharas River cuts through sharp ridges like Stairsteps Ridge and Echo Ridge. In the southern reaches, the settlement of Cuchara serves as a gateway to high-altitude features including Raspberry Mountain and North White Peak.

Resource extraction and water storage leave a clear signature across the terrain. From the Linscott Mine to various prospect sites, the map records the region's mining history alongside an extensive network of reservoirs such as HR Carson Reservoir, Marker Lake, and Town Lakes. Local landmarks like Goemmer Butte and Sawtooth Rock provide unmistakable orientation points for those tracing the historic 4WD tracks and trails that traverse Indian Canyon and Tracy Canyon.