2019 Map of Culebra Peak

About this map

The Culebra Range forms the high-altitude backbone of this portion of Southern Colorado, where the boundary between Costilla County and Las Animas County follows the sharp drainage divides of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Dominating the skyline are several prominent summits, including Culebra Peak, Purgatoire Peak, and Vermejo Peak, which serve as the headwaters for numerous alpine streams. This survey documents the complex hydrological network of the region, from the E Fork Costilla Cr in the southwest to the eastern-flowing Little Vermejo Cr. Below the peaks, the landscape opens into areas like Devils Park, while smaller features like Leandro Lake and Red Mtn provide specific landmarks for those tracing the high-country geography of these adjacent counties.