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2023 Map of Durango East

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Durango East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Durango and its northeastern outskirts are detailed in this contemporary 2023 survey, showing the transition from the city's residential streets to the steep terrain of the San Juan National Forest. The Animas River flows through the western edge, paralleled by a complex network of historic irrigation infrastructure like the Animas Valley Consolidated Ditch and the Reid Ditch. These waterways reflect the deep agrarian history of the region, where water rights shaped the development of the high desert landscape.

Higher elevations are dominated by Missionary Ridge and Baldy Mtn, overlooking deep cuts such as Kroeger Canyon and Haflin Canyon. Cultural landmarks include the Animas City Cem and the campus of Fort Lewis College, while the southeast portion of the map covers the expansive Florida Mesa. The intricate trail systems, including the Horse Gulch Loop and Telegraph Trl, illustrate the modern recreational use of these historical mining and ranching corridors.