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1956 Map of Tooth Of Time

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Tooth Of Time
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Philmont Scout Ranch dominates this mid-century landscape, showcasing a complex network of camps and trails established within the Beaubien and Miranda Grant (Maxwell Grant). The map records the iconic geography of the Sangre de Cristo foothills, centered on the jagged profile of Tooth of Time along the Tooth of Time Ridge. The distribution of high-altitude camps like Cimarroncito Base Camp and Rayado Base Camp reflects the area's development for youth adventure and conservation.

Evidence of earlier mountain industry remains at the Old Cartwright Mill Site and historical mining locations such as the Cyphers Mine Trail Camp. The northern portion transition into the Cimarron Canyon Wildlife Area, while the south reaches into the Mora Grant, crossing the Ocate Mesa. The terrain is marked by distinctive formations like Window Rock and Cathedral Rock, serving as navigational landmarks for generations of travelers.