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1971 Map of Bates Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Tyrone Flats and the expansive drainage of the Apishapa River characterize this portion of Las Animas County in the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by its water management and transit corridors, notably the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line running parallel to Timpas Creek in the southeast. A significant historical layer is preserved through the Santa Fe Trail (Approximate Location), which traces a path through this high-plains terrain. The map details a network of ranching infrastructure, including numerous named water sources like Bates Lake, Baker Reservoir, and Rowe Reservoir. The presence of several family-named landmarks, such as the Smith Ranch Windmill, Sutton Windmill, and Eperson Windmill, provides specific points of interest for genealogists tracing the agricultural footprint of the area. Additionally, the Apishapa Game Management Area occupies the northwestern corner, signifying the region's role in wildlife conservation.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.23 x 26.74 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain