About This Vintage Postcard
The majestic Spanish Peaks, rising to elevations of 12,720 and 13,623 feet, are captured here as seen from the northern slope of Raton Pass. This vantage point along Highway U.S. 85, situated between Raton, New Mexico, and Trinidad, Colorado, offers a dramatic perspective of these volcanic landmarks. Known to the Ute Indians as "Huajatolla," these peaks served as essential guideposts for travelers on the historic Santa Fe Trail and remain one of the most iconic sights for motorists crossing the state line today.
Details
Era: Linen (1939)
City: Raton Pass (between Raton, NM and Trinidad, CO)
State or Region: Colorado
Country: United States
Topic: Spanish Peaks, Raton Pass, Highway U.S. 85, Santa Fe Trail History, Colorado Mountain Landscapes, Geology
Condition: Uncirculated
Postage: None
Address Side: divided back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Artist / Photographer: Unknown
Publisher: Sanborn Souvenir Co., Denver, Colo.
Printer: Curt Teich and Co., Chicago (C.T. Art-Colortone)
Print Type: Halftone Lithograph
Additional Information
The back provides specific elevations for the twin peaks and identifies the location as the Colorado side of Raton Pass, a historically significant mountain pass used by native peoples, Spanish explorers, and mountain men long before the arrival of the highway.
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