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1971 Map of Gulnare

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Gulnare
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Gulnare sits at the eastern edge of a landscape defined by the drainage of the Apishapa River and the steep divides of the Sangre de Cristo foothills. This 1971 survey highlights a network of deep canyons, including Trujillo Canyon and Mitotes Canyon, where seasonal waters feed into Mitotes Lake. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the Spanish Peaks State Wildlife Area, reflecting the transition from private ranching lands to protected mountain territory.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant data in the location of the Jarosa Cem and several smaller cemeteries tucked away in the draws. Transportation is limited to a handful of primary roads and a extensive network of Jeep Trails that navigate difficult terrain near Cottontail Pass. The map also identifies scattered wells and drainage features like Borrego Canyon and Sarcillo Canyon, providing a clear view of the area's water management and land use during the early 1970s.