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1978 Map of Carrizo Mountain

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Carrizo Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Carrizo Mountain dominates this high plains landscape on the border of Baca and Las Animas counties, where water remains the defining element of settlement and survival. In the late 1970s, the terrain was characterized by a network of seasonal drainages and essential water sources, including the central Carrizo Creek and its tributary, East Carrizo Creek. These lifelines supported localized ranching operations like the Everett Ranch, while Carrizo Springs provided a focal point for activity in an otherwise sparsely populated region.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the mapping of the Carrizo Springs Cem and an isolated Grave located to the north, suggesting the early 20th-century history of remote homesteading. The map also documents physical landmarks such as Potato Butte and the deep incisions of Deep Hole Canyon and Brushy Canyon, alongside modern infrastructure like the Radio Towers and the Carrizo Picnic Area.