La Plata Mountains define this high-altitude landscape within the San Juan National Forest, where the border between Montezuma and La Plata counties traverses several prominent summits. The settlement of La Plata sits at the base of steep drainage systems near Spencer Gulch, serving as a focal point for the network of mountain roads and paths. High-elevation topography is marked by named basins such as Columbus Basin and Cumberland Basin, reflecting the area's legacy of alpine exploration and resource extraction.
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1895 · La Plata
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · La Plata
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1897 · Rico
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Engineer Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Rico
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · La Plata
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Rico
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Engineer Mountain
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1907 · Durango
USGS Topo · 1:62,500