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2016 Map of Delagua

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Delagua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Vallorso and the small settlement of Delagua anchor this 2016 survey of southern Colorado, where the high plains meet a complex network of canyons. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, including the Apishapa River and Chicosa Arroyo, which have carved dozens of named topographic features such as Mauricio Canyon, Wolf Canyon, and Reilly Canyon. These landforms dictate the placement of ranch roads and historic sites, revealing a settlement pattern centered on narrow valleys and occasional level terrain like Prairie Dog Flat.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the presence of the Albertson Cem and Trujillo Creek Cem, alongside distinct geographic markers such as Tollerburg Flats and the Bald Knobs. The map also identifies specific water sources critical to this arid environment, such as Canyon Del Agua Spring and Bear Canyon Spring. The intricate web of county roads, including Trujillo Creek Ranch Rd, demonstrates how modern access routes still follow the historical paths between the canyons.