
San Juan National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape, where the Piedra River carves through the First Box Canyon. The terrain is marked by a series of prominent peaks, including Baldy Mountain, Horse Mountain, and Devil Mountain, linked by an extensive network of specialized trails. Notable for its geothermal activity, the area features the Piedra River Hot Springs along the western riverbank. The map documents numerous water sources critical for high-country navigation and wildlife, such as Mesa Spring Number 1, Mesa Spring Number 2, and Farrow Spring. A complex system of forest routes, including the Monument Park Atv Trl and various winter-only tracks, suggests a landscape managed for seasonal access and multiple recreational uses within the national forest boundaries.
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1924 · Pagosa Springs
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1927 · Pagosa Springs
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1945 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1954 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Pagosa Junction
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1961 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Chris Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Devil Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:24,000