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2013 Map of Des Moines

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Des Moines serves as the primary hub of this high-altitude landscape, centered near the intersection of the Folsom Hwy and several local routes like Archuleta Rd. The town's community infrastructure is well-defined, including the Po, a Catholic Ch, and the nearby Des Moines Cem. To the northwest, the settlement of Los Lujanes sits at the base of the dramatic volcanic terrain that characterizes the region.

Extinct volcanic features dominate the topography, led by the massive Sierra Grande in the southwest and smaller peaks such as Carr Mtn, Twin Mtn, and the Purvine Hills. The drainage patterns are dictated by these heights, with Travesser Cr and the N Br Corrumpa Cr winding through numerous canyons. Scattered across the rangeland, family-named landmarks like the Pachta Windmill and Roberts Windmill highlight the area's continued reliance on livestock ranching.