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2022 Map of Cornelia

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The Arkansas River forms the central axis of this landscape, its path defined by a complex network of irrigation infrastructure essential to the high plains of Bent County. Small rural settlements like Marlman and Cornelia dot the northern reaches, while Riverdale sits closer to the riverbanks. The water management system is extensive, featuring the Fort Lyon Canal, Las Animas Town Ditch, and Consolidated Ditch, all of which divert flow across the arid terrain to support local agriculture.

South of the river, the elevation rises toward the Picketwire Valley, where the Highland Canal skirts the higher ground. The map details an intricate web of county roads, such as Co Rd JJ and Co Rd GG, that connect these remote water-reliant communities. From the Horse Cr Reservoir Outlet Ditch in the northwest to the Adobe Creek drainage, the map provides a comprehensive view of how human engineering has shaped the natural watercourse of the valley.