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2016 Map of Higbee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates this Southeast Colorado landscape, where the Purgatoire River carves a path through the high plains. The settlement of Higbee and the nearby Higbee Cem serve as focal points for local history near the junction of McMahon Arroyo and the river. The terrain is defined by a series of significant drainages, including Smith Canyon, Richards Canyon, and Vogel Canyon, which illustrate the complex erosional patterns of the Otero and Bent County border.

Water management and agriculture are evidenced by the Ninemile Canal winding through Ninemile Valley, supporting the small communities and ranching operations in this arid region. The survey also tracks the courses of several seasonal waterways like Alkali Arroyo and King Arroyo, which feed into the larger river system. This map captures the intersection of federal protected lands and the long-standing irrigation efforts vital to the region's survival.