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2011 Map of Carrizo Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Carrizo Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Carrizo Springs serves as the focal point of this arid landscape in Baca County, where the high plains of Colorado meet the rugged transitions of the southwest. The geography is defined by significant drainage systems, most notably East Carrizo Creek, which snakes through the terrain alongside Cottonwood Creek. These watercourses provided the essential lifelines for local ranching operations like the Everett Ranch.

Prominent geological markers rise above the surrounding flats, including Mount Carrizo and the nearby Potato Butte, which served as historical landmarks for travelers and early settlers. The map documents the local community's footprint through the Carrizo Springs Cemetery and the Carrizo Picnic Area, indicating a landscape shared between active ranching, quiet memorials, and public land use. An intricate network of county roads, such as Co RD 34 and Co RD M, connects the isolated springs and homesteads across the open range.