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2001 Map of Red Wing

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Red Wing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

The Huerfano River corridor defines this landscape where the Sangre De Cristo Grant meets the eastern slopes of the southern Rockies. Small settlements and ranching hubs like Red Wing and Chama anchor the valley, while the higher elevations are dominated by the San Isabel National Forest and the Sangre De Cristo Wilderness. The distribution of local burial grounds, such as Chama Cem and Gonzales Cem, reflects the long-standing family ties and small communities that have persisted along the river's path.

Water management is central to life in this arid canyon country, evidenced by features like the Montez Ditch and the Gaging Sta. Notable landmarks include Point of Rocks and the towering Slide Mountain, while evidence of early resource exploration remains visible at the Prospect site. The map documents a transition from the lower river valley into the high peaks, with the Cascade Trail leading into the more remote mountain terrain.