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1995 Map of Osha Mountain

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Osha Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Sangre de Cristo Mountains define the high-altitude geography of this region, where the borders of Colfax, Mora, and Taos counties converge. The landscape is a complex intersection of historic land grants, including the Beaubien and Miranda (Maxwell) Grant and the Rancho del Rio Grande Grant. These administrative boundaries overlay a terrain of high passes and parks, such as Quintana Pass and Little Garcia Park, which have long served as natural transit points through the Carson National Forest.

Water systems like Coyote Creek and Cieneguilla Creek drain towards the settlement at Black Lake in the east. Local history is anchored by the San Antonio Ch Cem, reflecting the enduring cultural presence in these high valleys. From the summit of Osha Mountain to the waters of Rio Chiquito, the map documents a landscape where traditional grazing and travel routes, such as Borrego Crossing, meet modern forest management.