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2016 Map of Cucharas Pass

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Cucharas Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cuchara serves as the primary northern anchor for this high-altitude landscape where the Sangre de Cristo foothills meet the southern Colorado border. Much of the area is contained within the San Isabel National Forest, defined by a network of drainage systems including the Cucharas River and the S Fork Cucharas River. The terrain is marked by significant topographical landmarks such as Mid White Peak and S White Peak, which dominate the central skyline.

Transport through this part of the Rockies relies on the critical crossing at Cucharas Pass, while numerous recreational and historic paths like the Dodgeton Trail and Schafer Trail provide access to the backcountry. The map also captures the transition from Huerfano into Las Animas County, showing the intricate canyon systems to the south such as Jarosa Canyon and Hells Canyon. Several springs, including Goemmer Spring, provide reliable water sources in this elevated environment.