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1993 Map of Bates Lake

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Bates Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Fort Carson Military Reservation dominates the southeastern portion of this landscape, marking a transition from public wildlife management to restricted military training grounds. In the northwest, the Apishapa State Wildlife Area encompasses the Apishapa River, where the terrain is deeply incised by drainages like East Cross Canyon Arroyo. This 1993 edition highlights a network of vital water infrastructure essential for ranching and military operations, including Bates Lake, Bates Reservoir, and the Rowe Reservoir.

Evidence of the region's historic transportation significance is found in the Santa Fe National Historic Trail, which cuts across the southern plains. The map identifies specific family-named landmarks and ranching infrastructure such as the Smith Ranch Windmill, Eperson Windmill, and Sutton Windmill, alongside the settlement of Poitrey in the north. These features reflect the enduring legacy of high-plains agriculture and water management in Las Animas County.