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2013 Map of Apishapa Bridge

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Apishapa Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Apishapa River carves through the arid landscape of southeastern Colorado, forming the central geographic feature of this high-plains region. Situated along the boundary of Pueblo and Otero Counties, the area is defined by its drainage network of seasonal watercourses, including Mustang Creek, Powell Arroyo, and Saunders Arroyo. Human infrastructure is sparse and centered primarily on ranching and regional transit, with the Flying A Ranch and its namesake Flying A Road serving as notable landmarks in the western half of the map.

Transportation is anchored by Co-10, which traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle. The namesake Apishapa Bridge provides a critical crossing over the river, facilitating movement between the rural rangelands. The grid of county roads, such as Co Road BB and Co Road Z, highlights the surveyed township and range system that continues to organize the vast open spaces of this cattle country.