1967 Map of Jasper

About this map

High-altitude wilderness and early Forest Service infrastructure define this area of the Rio Grande National Forest during the late 1960s. The settlement of Jasper and the Alamosa River serve as the primary landmarks in a landscape dominated by peaks and water-carved gulches. Remote outposts like the Fitton Guard Station and Alamosa Guard Station highlight the administrative presence required for managing these timber and watershed lands. The map details a complex network of travel through the mountains, including a Stock Driveway and numerous Pack Trails, which suggests the enduring importance of seasonal grazing and backcountry access. Geological features such as Marble Mountain, Cornwalls Nose, and the San Francisco Lakes provide specific points of interest for those studying the physical geography or land-use history of the Rio Grande and Conejos county borderlands.