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2019 Map of Delagua

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Delagua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Apishapa River cuts through this high-altitude landscape of Las Animas County, where deep canyons and flat mesas define the topography. Small settlements like Gulnare and Delagua are positioned near these watercourses and canyons, reflecting the historical importance of access to water in the high plains. The map records several legacy sites for genealogists, including the Trujillo Creek Cem and Albertson Cem, which sit alongside historic ranch roads and trails like Trujillo Creek Ranch Rd.

A complex network of canyons such as Trujillo Canyon, Williams Canyon, and Reilly Canyon illustrates a region carved by seasonal drainage into the Chicosa Arroyo. The presence of named water sources like Canyon Del Agua Spring and landmarks such as Tollerburg Flats and Prairie Dog Flat suggest a land used primarily for ranching and resource extraction, where every spring and flat provided essential footing in a varied environment.