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2022 Map of Abeyta

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Abeyta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The settlement of Abeyta sits at the heart of this high-altitude landscape in Las Animas County, where the transition from flat arroyos to prominent mesas defines the local geography. Family history is etched into the terrain through various landmarks, including Juan Abeyta Spring and several burial grounds such as Tapia Cem, Lucero Cem, and Leyba Cem. These sites, along with names like Cordova Lake, suggest a deep-rooted lineage of land use and habitation in this part of southern Colorado.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the intricate network of irrigation channels like Hollenbeck Ditch, Quintanilla Ditch, and Mestas Ditch. These man-made features deviate from the natural flow of San Isidro Cr and Sauce Arroyo to support life beneath the shadows of McBride Butte and Horseshoe Mesa. The presence of Rivale Spring and Ojito Bañadero further highlights the critical importance of reliable water sources in this environment.