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2022 Map of Liberty

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

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 to the south. This area is defined by the intersection of three major protected landscapes: the forest, the Great Sand Dunes National Preserve, and the Great Sand Dunes National Park. To the north, the small community of Duncan is situated near Pole Creek, while numerous drainage features like Cleveland Gulch and Slide Rock Canyon descend from the high ridges.

Water plays a critical role in this arid environment, evidenced by the courses of Sand Creek and Cold Creek which flow toward the dunes. The map captures an intricate network of primitive routes, such as the Sand Ramp Trail and the 2 Track Road Trail, which navigate the complex topography where the mountains meet the sand. The presence of Indian Spring and drainage systems like Horse Canyon highlight the geological and hydrological diversity of the Saguache and Alamosa county line.