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2022 Map of Cobert Mesa North

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Cobert Mesa North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Mesa de Maya and the sprawling Cobert Mesa dominate this high-desert landscape in southeastern Las Animas County. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainages and dramatic landforms, including the prominent Seven L Buttes and the winding The Hogback. Historically significant for its open range and ranching legacy, the area is dissected by numerous named canyons such as Honeymoon Canyon, Steel Trap Canyon, and Rodriques Canyon, which provided vital sheltered routes through the high plateau country.

Evidence of human transit and topographical navigation is visible in the placement of Cotton Gap and the alignment of Co RD 181. The map reveals a remote landscape where land use is dictated by the massive uplift of Jesus Mesa and Cotton Mesa. These landmarks, along with features like Gotera Rincon and Brushy Mtn, offer a detailed record of the local naming traditions and the geological character of the region.