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2011 Map of Dog Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dog Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dog Mountain and Pup Peak dominate the high terrain of this Rio Grande County landscape, where an intricate network of drainages and passes defines the movement through the territory. The map reveals a land shaped by water and elevation, with San Francisco Creek and Raton Creek carving deep paths through the hills, supported by numerous smaller tributaries like Limekiln Creek and Spring Branch.

Evidence of historical land use and high-altitude navigation is visible in the placement of Dry Creek Corral and the naming of specialized routes such as Frisco Pass, Rim Rock Pass, and the curious Cattle Drive Rd. The concentration of named gulches, including Deadmans Cave Gulch, Gopher Gulch, and American Gulch, suggests a history of local exploration or prospecting. This survey documents the intersection of natural drainage systems and the essential forest roads that provide access to the high meadows of Raton Park.