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2013 Map of Barela

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Barela serves as the primary settlement on this landscape, accompanied nearby by the Barela Cem. The terrain is defined by high tablelands and complex canyon systems, including the prominent Barela Mesa and Little Fishers Peak Mesa. A network of springs and small lakes—such as Paula Spring, Dripping Spring, and Medina Lake—points to the vital importance of water management in this high-altitude environment, further evidenced by the Hermosa Valley Reservoir.

Southward, the topography rises toward San Francisco Pass, leading to the recreational grounds of the Raton Ski Basin. The map captures an area where ranching and outdoor life intersect, with family-named landmarks like Messer Flat, Martinez Park, and Julius Parks scattered across the flats and meadows. Drainage routes such as San Francisco Cr and Chicorica Cr carve through the canyons, illustrating the natural plumbing of the Las Animas high country.