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2022 Map of Bates Lake

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Bates Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Simpson anchors the southern edge of this landscape in Las Animas County, where the plains meet a series of complex drainage systems. The terrain is defined by its water management and natural arroyos, notably Bates Lake and its associated Bates Lake Arroyo, which provide critical reference points in an otherwise open expanse. The presence of Rowe Reservoir and Baker Reservoir alongside Rowe Spring suggests a long-standing reliance on gathered water sources for ranching and settlement in this semi-arid region.

Transportation through the area is facilitated by Co RD 88 and Co RD 74.2, connecting local interests across the Tyrone Flats. The northern reaches are deeply carved by East Cross Canyon and West Cross Canyon, illustrating the erosive power of seasonal flows into the Apishapa River. Historical land divisions are clearly marked, including the boundaries for t28s r61w and t28s r60w, which reflect the systematic organization of these high plains.