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2019 Map of Dry Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The High Desert wetlands of Alamosa County, Colorado, define this 2019 survey, where a complex network of seasonal lakes and marshes breaks the San Luis Valley floor. The landscape is structured by a rigid grid of rural corridors such as Twomile Rd and Co Rd 5 S, which provide access to a terrain largely dedicated to conservation and water management. Irrigation infrastructure is present through the Central Lateral, a vital waterway for the region's agricultural interests.

Recreational and ecological preservation is a significant theme of this map, highlighted by the intricate paths of the Watchable Wildlife Trails and the S Mallard Trails. These trails wind through the varied topography of the Dry Lakes region, offering glimpses into the diverse habitats of the valley. The map documents the precise placement of named thoroughfares like Sherman Ave and Grant Ave, reflecting the systematic settlement and land-use patterns common to this part of the state.