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2013 Map of La Veta Pass

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of La Veta Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

La Veta Pass and the surrounding high-altitude terrain dominate this 2013 survey of the boundary between Huerfano Co and Costilla Co. The landscape is defined by its strategic mountain crossings and the winding path of Us-160, which traverses the peaks near North La Veta Pass. The settlement of Muleshoe sits at the base of Dump Mountain, serving as a central point for a network of rural routes like Co RD-168 and Laveta Acres RD.

This area is a complex watershed where numerous creeks, including Sangre de Cristo Cr, S Abeyta Cr, and Wagon Cr, descend from prominent summits such as Mount Mestas and Rough Mountain. The abundance of named canyons and gulches, including Mexican Canyon, Toll Canyon, and Blind Canyon, illustrates the deeply carved topography of the Sangre de Cristo range. For researchers, the map provides a clear look at modern property development and access roads bordering established landmarks like Wagon Mesa and Windy Point.