2013 Map of Twin Mountains

About this map

Lost Treasure Diggings sits tucked within the eastern reaches of the Rio Grande National Forest, a reminder of the prospecting history that defines this corner of Saguache County. The landscape is carved by steep drainages like Cañada Hondo and Coolbroth Canyon, feeding water into La Garita Cr and Old Woman Cr. A network of historic routes, including the La Garita Sd. Trail 787 and the La Garita Creek Trail 793, provides access to the high country surrounding Blue Mountain and Eagle Mountain. This 2013 survey illustrates a transition from the narrow gulches of Usevia Gulch to the broader expanse of English Valley. Notable landmarks such as La Garita Corral and La Ventana mark the edges of these rugged foothills, while Sunday Spring and Ridge Spring represent vital water sources for local ranching and transit in this arid mountain terrain.