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1967 Map of Red Wing

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Red Wing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Huerfano River carves a path through this high-altitude landscape where the Sangre de Cristo range meets the western edge of Huerfano and Costilla counties. Small valley settlements such as Sharpsdale, Chama, and Gonzales are clustered along the river and its tributaries, including Martin Creek and Chama Cem, reflecting a landscape of traditional mountain ranching and irrigation. The presence of the Montez Ditch signifies the vital importance of water management in this arid alpine environment.

Rising sharply above the river valley, the topography ascends toward Slide Mountain and Iron Mountain within the San Isabel National Forest. Local infrastructure is marked by several backcountry routes including the Cascade Trail and various Jeep Trails that navigate the steep slopes of Deep Creek. This 1967 field-checked survey preserves the boundary lines of early land grants and the transition from settlement to wilderness.