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1972 Map of Branson

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Branson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Branson serves as the primary hub of this high-plains landscape in southeastern Colorado, situated along the tracks of the Colorado and Southern railroad. The town's layout reflects a classic rail-oriented settlement pattern, flanked by essential local landmarks including Mountain View Cem and the nearby Cejita Cem. Further west, the terrain is defined by dramatic geological features such as Watervale Butte and the prominent Saddle Rock, which overlook a network of seasonal watercourses.

A series of dry washes, including Arroyo Southern, Alkali Arroyo, and Chaney Arroyo, carve through the basin toward Trementina Creek. These drainage patterns indicate the arid character of the Las Animas County borderlands during the early 1970s. For those researching local families, the presence of the Romero Cem and the nearby Romero Spring provides a clear link to the area's early ranching or homesteading history along the state line.