2011 Map of Pine Cone Knob

About this map

Pine Cone Knob and the surrounding high-altitude drainage basins define this portion of Saguache County, where the topography is shaped by the complex network of Embargo Creek and La Garita Creek. The presence of La Garita Cow Camp reflects the area's ongoing importance for high-country ranching operations. Significant landmarks such as Cathedral Rock and Lone Rock punctuate the landscape, which is largely accessed via rugged routes like Co RD 26a and Forest 660 RD. This terrain supports seasonal recreation at Cathedral Campground and provides critical passage through points like Milk Cow Pass. The map traces numerous narrow drainages, including Shorty Gulch and Pine Cone Gulch, which feed into the larger creek systems that characterize this remote section of the Rio Grande National Forest.