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1967 Map of Cumbres

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Cumbres
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad defines the southern reach of this survey, winding through the high mountain passes near the border of Conejos and Archuleta counties. This 1967 field-checked sheet captures the vital transportation corridor at Cumbres Pass, featuring the small settlement of Cumbres and a critical Snow Shed positioned to protect the rails from winter drifts.

North of the tracks, the Rio Grande National Forest landscape is a complex network of high-altitude water systems, including the Trujillo Meadows Reservoir and numerous alpine lakes like Waterdog Lake. Traditional land use is evident in the La Manga Stock Driveway and the La Manga Cow Camp, while the La Manga Summer Home Group indicates the era's growing recreational interest near the Tierra Amarilla Grant Boundary.