1969 Map of Little Sheep Mountain

About this map

Little Sheep Mountain dominates this portion of the high country along the border of Huerfano and Costilla counties. The topography is defined by the steep drainage systems of Pass Creek and Oak Creek, which flow through a landscape marked by the complex administrative lines of the Sangre De Cristo Grant Bdy. This 1969 field-checked survey reveals a quiet, working mountain environment where a remote Mine and several scattered Water Tanks suggest localized land use amidst the peaks. To the north, the Huerfano River cuts through the terrain, while the southern reaches are accessed by a winding Jeep Trail. The map serves as a primary record of the hydrological network including Yellowstone Creek and the South Fork, documenting the exact water sources and springs vital to this high-altitude geography during the late 1960s.