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1963 Map of Red River

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Red River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Red River occupies a narrow canyon floor in the 1960s, surrounded by the high peaks of the Carson National Forest. The mountain landscape is defined by its mining and recreational history, with multiple campgrounds such as Fawn Lakes Campground and June Bug Campground dotting the banks of the Red River. To the west, the Moly mining operations and associated Tailings Ponds near Sulphur Gulch indicate the industrial footprint of molybdenum extraction during this era.

Local landmarks like the St Edwin Chapel and the nearby Cem provide a view into the town's social fabric, while the surrounding terrain is a network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails. High-altitude water bodies including Cabresto Lake, Pioneer Lake, and Goose Lake are tucked into the drainages of Sawmill Mountain and Black Mountain. This survey documents a transitional period where traditional mining and the growing outdoor tourism economy coincided.