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1994 Map of Cucharas Pass

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Cucharas Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

San Isabel National Forest dominates this mountain landscape, which sits along the high-altitude divide between Huerfano and Las Animas counties. The settlement of Cuchara serves as the primary hub at the northern edge, situated near the headwaters of the Cucharas River. This mid-1990s survey shows a region defined by its peaks and drainage systems, where the Cuchara Valley Ski Area stands as a focal point for alpine recreation.

Strategic mountain crossings like Cucharas Pass and Cordova Pass provide transit through the high country, connecting the various creek basins including Texas Creek, Guajatoyah Creek, and the Apishapa River. To the south, the terrain descends into the canyons of the Purgatoire River system. The map documents an established network of high-country routes such as the Peaks Trail and West Peak Trail, tracing the ridges around Middle White Peak and South White Peak.