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1978 Map of Dalerose Mesa

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Dalerose Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Fallas Mesa and Dalerose Mesa rise prominently above the surrounding plains of Las Animas County, where the topography transitions into the massive Mesa De Maya to the south. This late 1970s survey documents a sparse ranching and grazing landscape where water sources and elevation dictates the pattern of human activity. Settled life is represented by the remote Windswept locale and the White School, an essential community hub in this sprawling territory.

A network of seasonal drainages, including Saltillo Creek and Couchman Draw, carves into the high plateaus, while landmarks like Frenchmans Butte and Huerfanita serve as significant navigational aids across the plains. For researchers, the presence of a lone Grave and various prospects provides specific points of interest for genealogical and local industrial study, illustrating the isolation and specialized land use of this corner of Colorado.