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2013 Map of Dennis Canyon

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Dennis Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Middle Mesa and the expansive Mesa de Maya dominate this section of Las Animas County, where the high plains of Colorado are deeply etched by seasonal drainage systems. The landscape is defined by its verticality, with prominent landforms like Black Mesa rising above a complex network of canyons. The map records the paths of Miller Canyon and Dennis Canyon as they navigate the descent from the mesa tops.

Ephemeral water sources such as W Carrizo Cr and Middle Water Cr trace the valley floors, providing vital orientation in this arid terrain. A sparse grid of local roads, including Co RD 10.8 and Co RD 193.7, serves as the primary human imprint, following the natural contours of the mesas and canyons. This survey offers a precise look at the land's surface just before the mid-2010s, documenting a region where geography dictates the few available transit routes.