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2011 Map of Cucharas Pass

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cucharas Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cucharas Pass serves as a critical geographic divide in this high-altitude section of Las Animas County, where the headwaters of the Cucharas River flow northward while the North Fork Purgatoire River begins its descent to the south. The small settlement of Cuchara and the Cuchara Valley Ski Area anchor the northern landscape, surrounded by prominent peaks including Boyd Mountain, Middle White Peak, and South White Peak.

Transport and recreation define the use of this terrain, with County RD 46 and County RD 364 providing access to remote locations like Parsons Cow Camp and several recreational sites. The map documents a rugged drainage network characterized by numerous steep canyons such as Babcock Canyon, Groomer Canyon, and Hells Canyon. This 2011 survey captures the area's transition from recreational hub to working ranchland, evidenced by the scattered campgrounds like Potato Patch Campground and isolated landmarks like Apishapa Arch.