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2019 Map of Fort Garland SW

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Fort Garland SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Basaltic Hills dominate the western landscape of this Costilla County region, where the high desert terrain is shaped by a complex network of historic water management features. The irrigation infrastructure is particularly prominent, featuring the Trinchera Canal, the Highline Canal, and the Sangre de Cristo Ditch Number 3. These waterways represent the vital lifelines of the San Luis Valley, supporting agriculture in an otherwise arid environment.

A rigid grid of named streets and roads, such as Ute Ave, Aztec Ave, and numerous numbered thoroughfares like 24th St, suggests planned development or subdivision across the flats. While most of the map showcases the open range and natural drainage of Ojito Cr, these road designations and private lanes like Smith Ln and Bean Ln provide a detailed look at land division and property access in the modern era.