Join Free
1971 Map of Barela, 1974 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1971 Map of Barela

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The settlement of Barela and its neighboring Barela Cem occupy the high plains of Las Animas County, where the southern reaches of Colorado meet a rugged network of mesas and deep canyons. This 1971 field-checked survey reveals an environment defined by high-altitude cattle ranching and early energy extraction, evidenced by numerous Gas Wells and the Mararski Mine. The topography is dominated by the massive landforms of Barela Mesa and Burro Mesa, which are incised by dramatic drainage systems like Ocana Canyon and Medina Canyon. Water management is critical in this arid terrain, shown through named improvements such as Hermosa Dam and remote stock-watering points like Dominguez Lake and Scavarda Lake. Significant landmarks for backcountry navigation include the Airway Beacon on Burro Mesa and the San Francisco Pass, providing a window into the infrastructure of the mid-20th-century American West.

Find a feature on this map

69 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.89 x 27.03 inches

Editions of this 1971 Barela Map

Historical Maps of Barela Through Time

459 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain