1967 Map of Pine Cone Knob

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest provides the setting for this late-1960s survey of the high mountain terrain spanning the Saguache and Rio Grande county line. The landscape is defined by its seasonal ranching and recreational infrastructure, notably at La Garita Cow Camp and the Cathedral Campground. The map reveals a specialized transportation network designed for mountain utility, including the La Garita Stock Driveway and the Embargo Jeep Trail, which facilitate movement between high meadows like Groundhog Park and La Garita Park. Topographic highlights such as Cyclone Mountain and Pine Cone Knob tower over a drainage system fed by Groundhog Creek and Mill Creek. Evidence of early resource extraction persists in the form of several unnamed mines located on the eastern slopes of Cyclone Mountain, reflecting the region's history of prospecting within the rugged backcountry.