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2011 Map of Durango East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Durango East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Durango anchors the southwestern portion of this landscape, where the Animas River cuts through the high terrain of Animas City Mountain and Florida Mesa. The geography is defined by a series of deep canyons and ridges, including the prominent Missionary Ridge and Kroeger Canyon, which direct the flow of numerous creeks toward the river valley. The region's industrial past is visible through the presence of several extraction sites such as Schroeder Tunnel Mine, Fireglow Mine, and City Mine.

Agricultural infrastructure is extensive along the Florida River corridor, marked by a network of water management features including the Florida Farmers Ditch, Florida Canal, and Pioneer Ditch. Local aviation and civic life are represented by the Val Air Airport and the La Plata County Fairgrounds. The transition from the urban edge of the city to the surrounding gulches and peaks is traced by routes like Florida Rd and the Horse Gulch Loop.