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2016 Map of Fox Creek

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Fox Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Fox Creek and the surrounding high-altitude terrain in Conejos County are defined by a complex network of canyons and water management systems. The Conejos River winds through the landscape, feeding early agricultural infrastructure like the Las Mesitas Ditch and Cañon Ditch, which supported local settlements such as Cañon. Much of the western portion of the map is protected within the Rio Grande National Forest, where the topography is marked by deep cuts like Conoboy Canyon and Hicks Canyon.

Genealogists will find local history at the Fox Creek Cem and Las Mesitas Cem, which anchor these small communities. The presence of the Fox Creek Trl and various forest roads like FDR 103 indicates the long-standing importance of backcountry access in this region. Landmarks such as Broyles Bridge and named peaks like Los Mogotes provide specific reference points for those tracing historical routes or family land holdings in the southern San Luis Valley.