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2019 Map of Bates Lake

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bates Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bates Lake sits at the center of this high plains drainage system in Las Animas County, where seasonal waterways like Bates Lake Arroyo and Poitrey Arroyo carve through the landscape. The arid character of the region is underscored by the numerous reservoirs and springs required for ranching and survival, including Baker Reservoir, Rowe Reservoir, and Rowe Spring. The small settlement of Simpson marks the southern edge of the survey near the junction of Co RD 74.2.

Land use is defined by wide expanses such as Tyrone Flats and the canyon-cut terrain of East Cross Canyon. Evidence of water management is found throughout, from the Apishapa River in the northwest corner to Twin Lakes and Timpas Cr in the south. The map reflects a landscape of cattle ranching and rural infrastructure, punctuated by topographical markers like Tyler Hill and the deep incisions of Lambing Canyon.