2001 Map of Twin Peaks

About this map

The Pioneer Urraca Cem stands as a quiet marker of early settlement at the edge of the Sangre De Cristo Wilderness and the Rio Grande National Forest. This landscape is defined by the transition from high-desert valley floor to the soaring peaks of the Sangre de Cristo range. Agricultural and ranching interests are evident at the King Ranch and the community of Piedmont, supported by water management features like the Holbrook Creek Dam, Tobin Creek Dam, and the Garland Ditch. Higher elevations reveal a topography of deep drainages such as Urraca Canyon and Chokecherry Canyon, leading up toward Twin Peaks. Evidence of historical industry is found at the Swab Mine and along the Stock Driveway, while natural landmarks like Zapata Falls and alpine waters including Lake Como and Blue Lakes highlight the area's diverse terrain.