2016 Map of Centro

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De la Luz Cem and the small settlement of Centro anchor this high-altitude landscape in the southern San Luis Valley. This survey documents a complex network of water management, where the Alamosa River and its tributaries are harnessed by numerous irrigation projects like the Valdez Ditch Number 5, Terrace Main Canal, and Viejo Ditch. This infrastructure highlights the agricultural reliance on runoff from the nearby peaks, such as Chiquito Peak. To the south, the topography deepens into notable formations like Ra Jadero Canyon and Trujillo Canyon, which channel seasonal flows into La Jara Cr. The abundance of small reservoirs, including Pine Squirrel Reservoir, Wren Reservoir, and Dodo Reservoir, underscores the critical importance of water storage in this arid, high-country environment where ranching and farming intersect with the local terrain.