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1984 Map of Pagosa Junction

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Pagosa Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The San Juan River snakes across the high-desert borderlands between Colorado and New Mexico, anchoring a landscape shaped by indigenous heritage and early railroad expansion. The settlement of Pagosa Junction (Gato) stands as a primary point of interest, situated near the intersection of the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and the Jicarilla Indian Reservation. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages like Garcia Canyon, Gomez Canyon, and the distinct Cat Creek Gap.

Evidence of historical transit and industry is found in the Old Grade following the riverbanks and a Prospect located near the northern edge of the sheet. Local genealogy and land-use history are grounded in small markers such as a Cem and an isolated Grave, alongside named peaks like Monte Camado. The map details a complex network of geological features, including Cañada de la Nutrita and Round Meadow Creek, that defined the early ranching and travel routes of Archuleta County.