2016 Map of Branson

About this map

Branson sits at the base of the high mesas in the southeast corner of Las Animas County, where the plains of Colorado meet the rugged breaks leading toward the New Mexico border. The town is defined by a modest grid including William St and Branson St, situated north of the prominent Brown Mesa. This landscape is carved by seasonal drainage systems such as Trementina Cr, Alkali Arroyo, and Doss Arroyo, which shape the topography around landmarks like Watervale Butte and Saddle Rock. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, including Mountain View Cem just north of the townsite and the more distant Cejita Cem and Romero Cem. The importance of water in this arid environment is evident from named sources like Romero Spring and Brown Spring, which historically supported the ranching operations that utilize the extensive network of county roads crisscrossing the township lines.