2010 Map of Earl

About this map

The Purgatoire River carves a winding path through this corner of Las Animas County, shaping a landscape defined by an intricate network of irrigation and seasonal drainage. To the north, the small settlement of Earl sits along a primary rail line, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle are marked by the aviation facility at Perry Stokes Airport. The area's agricultural heritage is etched into the terrain through extensive water engineering projects, including the Model Ditch, Hoehne Ditch, and Lewelling Mc Cormick Ditch, which redirect water from the river and the Gagliardi Reservoir. Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Bloom Cemetery and Wilcox Cemetery, while the natural topography is segmented by numerous dry washes such as Furness Arroyo, Blackwell Arroyo, and Chicosa Arroyo.