2013 Map of Liberty

About this map

The settlement of Liberty sits at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, marking a transition between the high peaks of the Rio Grande National Forest and the expansive dune fields of the Great Sand Dunes National Park. This 2013 survey documents the complex hydrological network required to sustain the region, where seasonal drainages like Sand Creek and Medano Creek flow out of steep ravines such as Slide Rock Canyon and Sawmill Canyon. To the north, the small location of Duncan appears near the mouth of Pole Creek, reflecting the sparse human footprint in this protected landscape. The map delineates the critical boundary between the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve and the national park, alongside the Saguache and Alamosa county line, illustrating how modern conservation and administrative borders overlay the natural geography of the San Luis Valley.