1954 Map of Rosita

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Rosita Hills and the eastern slopes of the Wet Mountains define this mid-century landscape in Custer County. The settlement of Rosita sits at the base of several prominent peaks, including Paris Hill and Concord Hill, while the nearby community of Querida is located just north near Dutch Flat. The area's history of mining and quarrying is evidenced by the Perigo Quarry and numerous named gulches such as Democrat Gulch and Goodhope Gulch. Moving east into the San Isabel National Forest, the terrain opens into Junkins Park and the rugged slopes of Arkansas Mountain. Rural infrastructure is well-documented through features like the Antelope Sch and Junkins Park Sch, along with the Rosita Cem, providing essential touchstones for genealogists studying these high-altitude ranching and mining communities.