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2022 Map of La Veta Pass

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of La Veta Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The high mountain passes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains define this 2022 survey, showcasing the complex topography of the Costilla and Huerfano county boundary. Three distinct crossings dominate the northern terrain: Pass Creek Pass, the original Sangre de Cristo Pass, and North La Veta Pass. These historic routes facilitated movement across the range long before modern engineering, and they remain central to the region's transport network today.

Southward, the settlement of Muleshoe sits at the foot of Dump Mountain and Mt Mestas, while Codo marks a point of interest further down the valley. The landscape is deeply incised by steep drainage systems like Mexican Canyon and Toll Canyon, which feed into Wagon Creek near the prominent Wagon Mesa. These features highlight the area's transition from high-altitude alpine passes to the rugged canyonlands that characterize this portion of southern Colorado.