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2016 Map of Herlick Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The San Isabel National Forest landscape within Las Animas County is defined by a dense network of high-elevation drainages and named canyons. The Apishapa River and its North Fork cut through the central terrain, which features distinct geological landmarks such as the Apishapa Arch and Twin Peaks Window. Evidence of ranching and land use is visible at the Cimmaron Ranch and the Spanish Peaks Ranch Reservoir Number 13.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial sites, including Scott Cem, Hicks Cem, and Prince Cem, which serve as permanent markers of early settlement in these canyons. The map tracks a series of forest routes and county roads, such as Co RD 46 and Wet Canyon Rd, that navigate around steep features like Shortys Hideout and Oliver Canyon. Paths like the Wahatoya Trail and Apishapa Trail provide historical context for movement through this part of the Colorado front range.