2013 Map of Center South

About this map

Agricultural precision and water management define this landscape south of Center in the San Luis Valley. The map reveals a strict orthogonal grid of roads and ditches, characteristic of the region's high-desert irrigation history. Key waterways like the Hiline Lateral, Rio Grande Drain, and Raney Ditch slice diagonally across the section lines, highlighting the engineering required to support the area's farming economy. Small, named locales such as Ansel, Dunul, and Vastine punctuate the grid, serving as reference points for local history and land ownership. The presence of Soldiers Home Rd and the Ditch Riders Rd provides insight into the community's civic and operational layout. This survey also records local aviation facilities, including Van Treese Airport and Mc Cullough Airport, which sit among the expansive fields near Prairie Ditch.