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1963 Map of Truchas Peak

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Truchas Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Truchas Peak and its surrounding summits dominate this high-elevation mountain landscape where the boundaries of Santa Fe National Forest and Carson National Forest meet. The geography is defined by a series of prominent peaks, including Middle Truchas Peak and North Truchas Peak, alongside the sharp relief of Pecos Baldy and East Pecos Baldy. These alpine heights overlook a complex drainage system where the North Fork Rio Quemado and South Fork Rio Quemado originate.

The human footprint in this wilderness is minimal, centered on seasonal outposts and remote corridors such as the Pack Trail network and the formidable Trailriders Wall. Small settlements and landmarks like Panchuela West, Brazos Cabin, and Horsethief Meadow suggest a history of high-country grazing or resource management. Several high-altitude water bodies, including Pecos Baldy Lake, Truchas Lakes, and the Trampas Lakes, are clustered near the ridgelines, marking the glacial origins of the local topography. The map also records early administrative boundaries, including the Nuestra Senora Del Rosario San Fernando Y Santiago Grant Bdy.