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2022 Map of Graneros Flats

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Graneros Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Graneros Flats dominates this High Plains landscape where the arid terrain is defined by seasonal drainages and scattered natural springs. The Huerfano River carves across the southern portion of the sheet, marking the boundary between Pueblo and Huerfano counties. Vital water sources like Sheep Spring, Lees Spring, and Willow Spring are mapped alongside the winding course of Apache Cr, illustrating the historic importance of reliable water in this rural ranching environment.

Evidence of local heritage is centered at the Evergreen Cem near the river, while a modern network of roads, including Mustang Rd and Elk Ridge Ranch Rd, suggests more recent residential development and access. The map reveals a transition from traditional range land to a more partitioned landscape, though the fundamental geography remains anchored by the Mills Arroyo and the surrounding high flats.