1927 Map of Pagosa Springs

About this map

Pagosa Springs serves as the focal point for this 1920s survey of the San Juan Mountains and the southern Ute lands. The terrain is defined by the drainage systems of the Piedra River and the San Juan River, where the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR winds along the southern border through settlements like Arboles and Carracas. This era shows a landscape managed by the San Juan National Forest, punctuated by isolated educational outposts such as Debs School and the Yellowjacket School.