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1967 Map of Horseshoe Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Horseshoe Mountain dominates this portion of the Rio Grande National Forest in the late 1960s, anchoring a landscape defined by deep drainage systems and high peaks. The topography is marked by a complex network of waterways, including the prominent Pinos Creek, which flows past a Gaging Station and is joined by tributaries like Schrader Creek and Bennett Creek. To the south, Poison Mountain rises above the forks of Raton Creek, illustrating the high-elevation divide between various creek basins.

Transport through this part of Rio Grande County is limited to primitive routes, with several Jeep Trails and Pack Trails winding through canyons such as Warr Canyon and Barriclause Canyon. These paths provided essential access for forest management and local ranching interests. The map also identifies specific landmarks like Cedar Spring and Horseshoe Park, offering precise locations for researchers tracing historical land use and early mountain passage routes in this section of the San Juan Mountains.