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1967 Map of La Jara Canyon

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of La Jara Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Braiden Cow Camp and the small outpost of Darley anchor this high-altitude landscape within the Rio Grande National Forest during the mid-1960s. The map illustrates a specialized mountain economy centered on seasonal grazing and water management, evidenced by the Conejos Stock Driveway (Pack) and the presence of several reservoirs, including La Jara Res and Bluebird Reservoir.

Drainages like La Jara Canyon and Leandro Canyon carve through the high terrain, feeding into the Conejos River in the south. The area is characterized by distinct ecological pockets such as the Chicago Bogs and Big Meadows, which contrast with the steep ridges. For those researching land use and the history of public lands in Conejos County, the network of pack trails and jeep trails provides a clear look at how the forest was accessed before modern development.