2013 Map of Dry Lakes

About this map

Dry Lakes and a series of ephemeral basins define this high-altitude landscape in the San Luis Valley during the early 21st century. The map reveals a transition between undeveloped terrain and the systematic rural planning of Alamosa County. A dense grid of numbered and named streets, such as 8th St, 10th St, and Twelft St, appears on the western edge, while a more expansive network of county roads like Co Hwy 4 S and Co Rd 2 S traverses the southern and eastern reaches. The presence of the Central Lateral signifies the critical role of irrigation and water management in this arid environment, connecting various drainages to the broader agricultural infrastructure of the region. Notable family-named avenues, including Sherman Ave, Truman Ave, and Grant Ave, provide specific reference points for researchers tracing the local development of this corner of Colorado.