Saguache in Saguache County, Colorado — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Old Spanish Trail North Branch
Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 30, 2018
1. Old Spanish Trail North Branch Marker
Click on photo to view photos of the early pathfinders.
The Old Spanish Trail was the principle mule pack route for explorers and traders until 1848, evolving into a wagon road and currently a modern highway.
The purpose of this sign is twofold: first, to note the 4th Annual Conference of the Old Spanish Trail National Association that convened at Saguache, Colorado on June 21-22, 1997; and second, to celebrate the vital contribution of the early trails, before which, all life was limitation.
Early Pathfinders of the Trail
Juan Batista de Anza, 1736-1788 Antionie Robidoux, 1794-1860 Christopher "Kit"Carson, 1809-1868 John W. Gunnison, 1812-1853 John C. Fremont, 1813-1890 Ute Chief Ouray, 1833-1880 John Lawrence, 1835-1908
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration. In addition, it is included in the Old Spanish National Trail series list.
Location. 38° 5.132′ N, 106° 8.527′ W. Marker is in Saguache, Colorado, in Saguache County. It is at the intersection of 8th Street (State Highway 285) and Christy
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Regionally, this marker is on Colorado’s Continental Divide, in the San Juan Mountains, and in the San Luis Valley. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Rocky Mountains, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also the Republic of Texas.
Other nearby markers. At least 3 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saguache (a few steps from this marker); Otto Mears Park (within shouting distance of this marker); George W. Hazard Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line).
Also see . . . Old Spanish Trail Association. (Submitted on July 15, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 30, 2018
2. Old Spanish Trail North Branch Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse, May 30, 2018
3. Old Spanish Trail North Branch Marker
Photographed by Tom Bosse
4. Old Spanish Trail Map
Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 708 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 15, 2018, by Tom Bosse of Jefferson City, Tennessee. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
