2016 Map of Center South

About this map

The town of Center anchors this high-plains landscape, where the agricultural grid meets a complex network of water management features designed to sustain the arid San Luis Valley. This survey reveals a meticulously partitioned terrain defined by the intersections of three counties — Saguache, Rio Grande, and Alamosa. The reliance on irrigation is evident through the extensive system of waterways, including the Rio Grande Drain and several named ditches like the Raney Ditch and Prairie Ditch. These man-made channels dictate the placement of local settlements and infrastructure across the valley floor. Small hamlets and rail-related stops such as Ansel, Dunul, and Vastine appear along the section lines, while the Van Treese Airport and Mc Cullough Airport serve as modern landmarks in this rural expanse. The map illustrates how transportation routes like Twelvemile Rd and S Broadway follow the rigid township and range system.