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2019 Map of Doss Canyon South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Purgatoire River carves through the northwestern corner of this Las Animas County landscape, where the dramatic Purgatoire Canyon defines the local topography. This high-plains terrain is deeply incised by a series of dramatic drainages, including Pelly Canyon, Henry George Canyon, and Doss Canyon. These landforms dictate the passage of modern county roads and reveal the enduring geographic barriers that have shaped land use in this part of Colorado.

Evidence of local history and family legacy is found at the Pleasant View Cem in the southwestern quadrant, a vital landmark for genealogists. In the southeast, Bachicha Canyon and Bachicha Cr suggest early settlement patterns tied to specific water sources. The map's grid, marked by sections such as t31s r57w and t32s r58w, illustrates the systematic division of this rural expanse, where most travel is confined to routes like Co RD 147 and Co RD 38.