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2011 Map of Fox Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Fox Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fox Creek and the surrounding terrain of Conejos River valley are defined by a complex network of water management and mountain drainage. The landscape is marked by small-scale ranching and recreation sites, such as Big Corral and Mogote Campground. Water control is central to the area's geography, evidenced by features like Blackbird Dam, Banded Pigeon Dam, and Early Bird Dam, alongside irrigation infrastructure like Las Mesitas Ditch and Cañon Ditch. These systems sustain the settlements of Cañon and the namesake Fox Creek community.

Local history is preserved in the Fox Creek Cemetery and Las Mesitas Cemetery, providing valuable points of interest for genealogists. The transport network relies on spans like Broyles Bridge and numerous forest service roads that navigate the rugged canyons, including Long Canyon and Hicks Canyon. The convergence of Bighorn Creek, Rito Hondo, and the river highlights the importance of these waterways to the high-country landscape near Los Mogotes.