2019 Map of Pine Cone Knob

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest dominates this high-country landscape along the border of Saguache and Rio Grande counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological markers such as Cathedral Rock and Cyclone Mtn, while natural open spaces like La Garita Park and Groundhog Park provide breaks in the forested slopes. This 2019 survey documents a complex network of alpine drainages including La Garita Creek and Embargo Creek, illustrating the natural water sources that have historically supported seasonal grazing and forest management. Named points of interest such as Milk Cow Pass and High Spring suggest the historical routes used by ranchers and outdoorsmen moving through the high elevations of the San Juan Mountains.