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1970 Map of Alta Vista

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Alta Vista
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Alta Vista sits at the heart of this High Plains landscape, where the border between El Paso and Elbert counties divides a network of seasonal drainages and rural corridors. The terrain is defined by the headwaters and branches of the Rush Creek system, including Middle Rush Creek and South Rush Creek, which carve subtle valleys through the prairie. This 1970s survey captures a transition in the local infrastructure, documenting early ranching and transit routes such as Alford Road and Harrisville Road.

To the east, Mustang Creek and the North Fork Horse Creek indicate the vital role of water management in this arid region, highlighted by the inclusion of a local Spillway. The presence of Beck Sand Draw Crossing and various Gravel Pits reflects the local industry and the practicalities of maintaining a road network across sandy draws. Settlement remains sparse, centered on small junctions and the named tracks of Hoot Owl Road and East Ramah Road.