2013 Map of Deadman Camp SW

About this map

Agricultural water management defines the landscape of Saguache County in the early 21st century, where a complex network of irrigation channels feeds the high plains. The Farmers Union Canal and Gibson Ditch anchor this system, joined by several smaller arteries including N Lateral, N Central Lateral, and Lateral Fortyseven. These engineered waterways follow the gradual descent of the terrain, supporting the large-scale farm plots that dominate the San Luis Valley. A small residential grid appears centrally along Colorado Blvd and Main St, featuring a cluster of named streets such as Aspen Dr, Columbine Dr, and Driftwood Dr. The map also captures the path of Co-17, a primary north-south transit route that bisects the eastern portion of the survey area, cutting through the geometric sections of the public land survey system.