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1967 Map of Sand Camp

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

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Luis Maria Baca No 4 land grant and the edge of the Great Sand Dunes National Monument define this 1967 survey of the San Luis Valley. The landscape is characterized by its dynamic hydrology and shifting terrain, featuring numerous artesian sources labeled as Flowing Wells and named points like Antelope Springs and Indian Spring. These water sources were critical for cattle ranching in an arid environment where Jeep Trails provided the primary means of traversal across the dunes and brush.

The map captures the intersection of the Saguache and Alamosa county line as it crosses the eastern portion of the sheet. Distinctive features like the Sand Pasture Windmill and the Sand Camp settlement offer specific points of interest for researchers tracing the historical management of the Grant Boundary. The course of Sand Creek and Pole Creek illustrate the drainage patterns that feed into the larger valley system during this era of land use.