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1964 Map of North Mountain

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of North Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Sandys Fort and Jensens Cow Camp sit within a landscape of mesas and high draws along the border of San Miguel and Dolores counties. The topography is defined by significant elevations like North Mountain and Hamilton Mesa, where seasonal water management is evident through the presence of the Lilylands Canal and the Desert Claim Arroyo Ditch. Numerous small water bodies and springs are scattered across the terrain, including Galloway Lake, Spencer Lake, and Bull Lake, serving as critical resources in this high-altitude environment.

Remote infrastructure is marked by a network of Jeep Trails and a lonely Radio Tower on the slopes of North Mountain. The presence of cow camps and named springs like Fall Camp Spring and Sandys Fort Spring suggests a history of seasonal ranching and range management. Unique geological features such as The Butterfly and Lavender Point provide distinct landmarks for navigation across the complex systems of Knight Canyon and Dawson Draw.