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1892 Map of Huerfano Park, 1906 Print
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1892 Map of Huerfano Park

USGS Topo · Published 1906

About this map

Huerfano River drainage patterns dominate this late 19th-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by high mountain passes and early ranching-era settlements. In the southern reach, the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad snakes through the difficult terrain of Veta Pass and Dump Mt., connecting the valley floor near La Veta to the high country. Small, isolated outposts like Gardner, Malachite, and Pt. of Rocks serve as anchors along the waterways, reflecting the early settlement hierarchy before the development of modern highway corridors.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1906
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain