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2013 Map of Cross L Ranch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cross L Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Dry Cimarron River winds through the high mesas of the Colorado and New Mexico border, carving a landscape defined by deep canyons and flat-topped elevations. Located at the intersection of Las Animas County and Union County, this area is characterized by isolated settlements and geographic landmarks named for local families and natural features. Cross L Ranch sits in the southeastern portion of the map, while the small settlements of Purvines, Emery Vega, and Fourteen Vega are scattered across the terrain.

Transport and land use are dictated by the topography, with CO Road 4 and CO Highway B-037 providing access across the state line. Massive formations like Hardesty Mesa and Island Mesa dominate the northern horizons, punctuated by numerous drainage systems including Milady Canyon, Duncan Canyon, and Rocky Arroyo. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the ranching corridors and the persistent geography of the high plains just south of the Mesa de Maya region.