1963 Map of Los Pinos

About this map

Rio de los Pinos and the Rio San Antonio dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Colorado and New Mexico in the early 1960s. The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad tracks wind through the northern terrain, passing by the small settlement of Lava with its functional Water Tower. This area of the Carson National Forest is defined by sharp elevation changes, notably across the expansive Mesa Pina Betal. To the west, Chino Peak stands above Chino Dry Lake, while the southern reaches of the map include the remote waters of Laguna Larga. Isolated outposts like Los Pinos and Ortiz are connected by a network of primitive routes, including a Jeep Trail and Pack Trail, reflecting the difficult access and ranching heritage of the Cañada de los Ranchos.