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1967 Map of Russell

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Russell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Sangre De Cristo Grant dominates this 1967 topographical survey, illustrating a landscape defined by the drainage systems of the southern Colorado mountains. The settlement of Russell serves as a central landmark, situated along the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad corridor which follows the course of Sangre De Cristo Creek. This alignment of rail and water highlights the historical importance of natural passes in establishing transportation routes through the high country.

The map reveals a history of exploration and resource extraction, with several Prospects scattered across the higher elevations, particularly near Buckskin Gulch. Rugged terrain features such as Buck Mountain and Lone Rock Hill rise above a complex network of named drainages, including Placer Creek, Bronco Dan Gulch, and Malo Vega Creek. These specific labels provide a fine-grained view of the area's geography, useful for researchers tracing land patents or local family histories in this part of Costilla County.