2022 Map of Dalerose Mesa

About this map

The Comanche National Grassland dominates this high-plains landscape in Las Animas County, where the topography is defined by significant elevations and drainage systems. The namesake Dalerose Mesa sits at the heart of the region, flanked by the prominent Mesa de Maya and the distinct peak of Frenchmans Butte. These landforms rise above a network of seasonal watercourses, including Saltillo Cr and W Carrizo Cr, which have carved relief into the plateau. The map details a transition from the level flats of Fallas Mesa to the intricate drainage of Smith Canyon and Couchman Draw. While modern county roads like Co RD 191 and Co RD 24 provide access, the lack of concentrated settlements emphasizes the preserved, open character of this public rangeland near the boundary of t33s r53w.