2017 Map of Cross L Ranch

About this map

The Dry Cimarron River winds through this high-desert landscape on the border of Colorado and New Mexico, carving a path between prominent flat-topped formations like Timber Mesa and River Mesa. This 2017 survey details the topographical complexity of the region, where the historic Cross L Ranch sits near the junction of several drainage systems. The map illustrates a network of canyons, including Homestead Canyon, Milady Canyon, and Brushy Canyon, which define the drainage patterns feeding into the river valley. Transportation in this remote corner of Las Animas County relies on a handful of county roads such as Co RD 8033 and Long Canyon Rd, which navigate the steep terrain changes between the valley floors and higher elevations like Hardesty Mesa. The land use is characterized by large-scale ranching and significant elevation shifts, with named features such as Rocky Arroyo and Island Mesa providing crucial navigation points across the open range.