2001 Map of Twin Mountains

About this map

La Garita Corral stands as a primary point of human activity in this high-elevation landscape within the Rio Grande National Forest. This 2001 revision illustrates a rugged terrain defined by sharp drainage systems, where water sources like Castor Creek and Coolbroth Can carve through the mountainous topography of Saguache County. The map reflects a landscape primarily managed for natural resources and grazing, evidenced by the network of forest roads and the specific identification of livestock-related sites. The settlement pattern here is sparse, characteristic of the high-country ranching and forestry operations that have sustained the region for decades, providing a clear record of the area's land-use priorities at the turn of the millennium.