2016 Map of Earl

About this map

The Purgatoire River winds through the southern reaches of this Las Animas County landscape, its course managed by an intricate network of irrigation systems including the Hoehne Ditch and the Lewelling Mc Cormick Ditch. The settlement of Hoehne and the namesake site of Earl anchor the region, illustrating the agricultural and transportation patterns of the high plains. A complex series of drainage features like Furness Arroyo and Blackwell Arroyo define the northern terrain, while the Gagliardi Reservoir provides a vital water source for the local environment. Genealogists will find particular value in the presence of the Bloom Cem and Wilcox Cem, which preserve the names of early local families. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Perry Stokes Airport, highlighting the area's continued utility as a regional hub for transit and agriculture.