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2013 Map of Brown Sheep Camp

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Brown Sheep Camp
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Brown Sheep Camp and Burson Camp anchor this rural landscape in Las Animas County, reflecting the ranching heritage of the Colorado plains. The terrain is defined by a series of drainages, including Big Arroyo, Taylor Arroyo, and Van Bremer Arroyo, which cut through the high prairie. Notable geological formations like Big Arroyo Hills, The Gap, and the prominent ridge known as The Hogback provide significant vertical relief in an otherwise expansive environment.

Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by a network of named water sources. Features such as the East Pasture Windmill, Joella Windmill, and Dial Windmill indicate the infrastructure necessary for livestock in this arid region. These specific landmarks, along with Co RD 70, offer precise points of reference for those studying the agricultural footprint and local history of this specific quadrangle.