2013 Map of Dog Mountain

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest encompasses this high-altitude landscape in Rio Grande County, where the topography is defined by significant peaks and a network of named gulches. Dog Mountain and Pup Peak dominate the northern terrain, while the lower elevations feature Raton Park and the Dry Creek Corral. The map reveals a complex drainage system, including the headwaters of Raton Cr and its tributaries, alongside Limekiln Cr and San Francisco Cr. These watercourses have carved out distinct geographic features such as Deadmans Cave Gulch and Nicomodes Gulch. Human presence in this wilderness is marked by the winding path of Deadman Loop Trail 854, which facilitates movement through the Gopher Gulch area. This survey provides a clear view of the high-country hydrology and land management boundaries before later 21st-century developments.