2016 Map of Abeyta

About this map

Abeyta and the small settlement of Cañoncito Romero anchor this high-plains landscape in Las Animas County, where water management is central to the local geography. The presence of the Hollenbeck Ditch and Quintanilla Ditch indicates a reliance on diverted surface water for agricultural use, likely feeding off the network of seasonal drainages such as San Isidro Cr and Rito Seco. For genealogists and local historians, the map is particularly valuable for its documentation of family-named landmarks and resting places, including Tapia Cem, Lucero Cem, and Leyba Cem. The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as McBride Butte and the expansive Horseshoe Mesa, while isolated water sources like Juan Abeyta Spring and Rivale Spring provide crucial landmarks in the arid environment south of Cordova Lake.