1924 Map of Pagosa Springs

About this map

Pagosa Springs serves as the regional hub in this mid-1920s survey, situated where the Pagosa River meets the local road network. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the high peaks of the San Juan National Forest, such as Pagoda Peak and Eagle Mtn, and the southern river valleys. Life in these basins is anchored by rural infrastructure, including the Stollsteimer School, Yellowjacket School, and Bayles School. To the south, the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad follows the winding path of the San Juan River, connecting remote settlements like Juanita and Pagosa Junction. This era of the region is characterized by a managed wilderness, where the Southern Ute Indian Reservation and Ute Ceded Land borders meet early forest service outposts like the Yellowjacket Ranger Station.