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2016 Map of Brown Canyon

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Brown Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Brown Canyon and the surrounding high plains of Las Animas County are defined by a complex network of drainages and mesas in this 2016 survey. The landscape is marked by significant topographic features including Long Canyon Hill and Lone Mesa, while the erratic flow of water is traced through Muddy Cr and Johnny Creek. A single human-made water source, Funk Reservoir, sits in the western portion of the quadrangle, highlighting the importance of water management in this arid region.

Transportation through the canyon systems follows the natural contours of the land, with Highway 109 cutting north-to-south through the center of the sheet. Named landmarks like Wagon Gap and Lindsey Canyon suggest a history of local travel and geographic orientation used by ranchers and early travelers. The map also records numerous smaller branching valleys such as North Deadman Canyon and South Deadman Canyon, providing a detailed look at the erosional patterns of the Colorado plateau.