2013 Map of Fort Garland

About this map

Fort Garland and the nearby settlement of Blanca serve as the primary hubs in this high-altitude landscape, where human settlement is defined by an intricate network of water management. The irrigation infrastructure is remarkably dense, featuring the Sangre de Cristo Ditch Number 3, Garland Ditch, and the Sangre de Cristo Trinchera Diversion Canal, all drawing from vital water sources like Ute Cr and Trinchera Cr. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of several smaller burial sites, including Mac Mullan Cem, Myer Cem, and Brennaman Cem, alongside the larger Ft Garland Cem. The eastern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the foothills rising toward the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, featuring the Mountain Home Reservoir and the Trinchera Ranch Airstrip, highlighting the area's mix of ranching operations and water storage.