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1963 Map of Ute Mountain

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Ute Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Ute Mountain dominates this high-altitude landscape on the border of New Mexico and Colorado, rising sharply as a volcanic landmark east of the Rio Grande. The river itself is deeply incised within the Canon Del Rio Grande, winding along the western edge of the quadrangle. This 1960s-era survey documents the intersection of natural topography and land management, showing the Grant Boundary and the state line where Costilla Creek flows from the north.

While the terrain is primarily open and undeveloped, small signs of human activity are present, including a solitary Mine on the lower slopes of the Sangre De Cristo range and a remote Landing Strip to the east. These features, along with the clearly marked county lines for Costilla Co Taos Co and Conejos Co Taos Co, offer a detailed look at the rural geography of the San Luis Valley region before modern infrastructure changes.