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USGS Topo · Published 1975About this map
Des Moines sits at the southern edge of this Union County landscape, serving as a hub where the Colorado and Southern railroad cuts across the volcanic high plains. The topography is defined by dramatic relief, ranging from the volcanic mass of Sierra Grande in the southwest to the deeply etched drainage systems of Briggs Canyon and Fowler Canyon to the north. These canyons carve into the Purvine Mesa, creating a rugged environment for livestock and dryland ranching.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain