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1967 Map of Osier

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Osier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Denver and Rio Grande Western narrow-gauge railroad winds through this high-altitude landscape of southern Colorado, following the difficult curves of the Toltec Creek drainage. At the center of the railway's progress sits Osier, a significant station point located at the base of Osier Mountain. The high-country economy is illustrated by seasonal locations like Trail Gulch Cow Camp and the presence of the River Springs Ranger Station within the Rio Grande National Forest.

Major peaks and geological features define the surrounding terrain, including McIntyre Peak, Alamaditas Mesa, and Pinorealosa Mountain. Access through this wilderness relied on historical routes such as La Manga Pass and the Spruce Hole Pack Trail. Water resources are abundant, with the Conejos River cutting through the northern portion of the map, fed by numerous tributaries like Cascade Creek and Sheep Creek.