2010 Map of Dry Lakes

About this map

The eponymous Dry Lakes characterize this Alamosa County landscape, where the seasonal hydrography of the San Luis Valley is etched into the terrain. In this 2010 survey, the grid-based road system of Southern Colorado is well-defined, providing access to remote agricultural and grazing lands. Significant infrastructure for water management is visible, such as the Central Lateral, which illustrates the region's reliance on irrigation systems to support its arid environment. A network of arterial routes, including County Hwy-116 and County Hwy-4 S, connects these remote sections, while smaller tracks like Twomile Rd provide a more granular view of the local land divisions and property access points during the early 21st century.