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1897 Map of Elmoro

USGS Topo · Published 1949

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The high plains and rugged mesas of Las Animas County meet at the hub of Trinidad, where the confluence of major rail systems dictated the economy of the late 19th century. This reconnaissance survey documents the convergence of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe R. R., the Denver and Rio Grande R. R., and the Colorado and Southern R. R., which served the coal-rich foothills and burgeoning settlements. Significant territorial history is evident in the sprawling southern boundary of the Maxwell Grant, which dominates the landscape near Fishers Peak. Beyond the industrial centers of Elmoro and Engle, the map traces rural life through remote sites like the Brazil P.O. Trinchera Plaza and small creek-side settlements such as Barela and Trinchera. The terrain is deeply incised by the Purgatoire River and the Apishapa River, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of this high-elevation region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1897
Date Published1949
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:125,000
Physical Dimensions17.6 x 21.3 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain