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1892 Map of Huerfano Park, 1920 Print
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1892 Map of Huerfano Park

USGS Topo · Published 1920

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Blanca Peak anchors the southwestern corner of this topographic survey, which captures the high-altitude landscape of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the late nineteenth century. The drainage patterns of the Huerfano River and its numerous tributaries, such as Pass Creek and Muddy Creek, define the settlement patterns of early Colorado. Small mountain communities and post offices like Gardner, Malachite, and Badito are established along these watercourses, while the southern portion of the map is dominated by the strategic path of the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. This rail line skirts the base of La Veta Peak and Dump Mt, navigating the steep terrain of the La Veta Pass. The presence of Placer and various gulches like Grayback Gulch indicates the region's early mining activity, while high passes such as Mosca Pass and Music Pass reveal the primitive road network used before modern highways pierced these summits.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1892
Date Published1920
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions16.4 x 19.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain