2013 Map of Cobert Mesa North

About this map

Mesa de Maya dominates the northern reaches of this high-altitude landscape, where the plateaus of Las Animas County begin to fracture into a complex network of steep drainages. The topography is defined by prominent landforms such as Jesus Mesa and Cotton Mesa, separated by narrow corridors like Cotton Gap. This 2013 survey reveals a terrain shaped by erosion, with deep incisions like Honeymoon Canyon, Steel Trap Canyon, and Gotera Canyon carving into the limestone and sandstone layers. The isolation of these features is underscored by the sparse road network, consisting primarily of routes like Co RD-181 and Co RD-b039 that skirt the lower elevations near Cobert Mesa. The mapping of family-named or descriptive landmarks like Rodriques Canyon and The Hogback provides essential spatial context for this part of the Colorado high plains.