2019 Map of Abeyta

About this map

Abeyta is the primary settlement in this high-plains landscape of Las Animas County, where drainage systems like San Isidro Cr and Gurule Arroyo carve through the arid terrain. The map reveals a deeply rooted history of ranching and settlement through family-named landmarks such as Cañoncito Romero and Horseshoe Mesa. Vital water management is evident in the presence of the Hollenbeck Ditch and Quintanilla Ditch, highlighting the importance of irrigation for this high-altitude environment. Genealogists will find particular value in the dispersed cemeteries, including Tapia Cem, Lucero Cem, and Leyba Cem, which point to the legacy of the local families. The presence of Cordova Lake and various springs like Juan Abeyta Spring and Rivale Spring further emphasize the critical nature of water sources in sustaining life and livestock across these sectioned lands.