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2013 Map of Canon Colorado

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Kiowa National Grassland dominates this high-plains landscape where the Canadian River cuts through the high desert of the Southwest. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages and canyons, including Cañon Colorado, Cañon Juan Maestas, and Cañon Monnet. These topographic features reflect a history of ranching and land use in a region where water access is seasonal, visible in the winding path of the Arroyo Piedra Lumbre.

Cultural landmarks are sparse but significant, centered around the Monroe Red River Ranch and the nearby Paises Cem. The boundary between Mora and Harding counties snakes through the eastern canyons, crossing the Canadian River near the Mills Canyon Campground. Transportation is limited to a few improved routes like Miles Canyon Rd, underscoring the secluded character of the settlements at Kates and the surrounding ranchlands.