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2019 Map of Higbee

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Higbee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Purgatoire River winds through the southeastern Colorado plains, carving a distinct corridor through the Comanche National Grassland. The settlement of Higbee serves as the focal point of the area, situated at the confluence of the river valley and several drainage systems. Historical transport routes are prominently featured, most notably the Barlow-Sanderson Wagon Road, which traces a path across the landscape northwest of the townsite.

Evidence of early agricultural and community infrastructure remains visible through features like the Ninemile Canal and the Higbee Cem. The terrain is defined by a network of steep-walled breaks including Vogel Canyon, Richards Canyon, and Smith Canyon, alongside seasonal waterways such as McMahon Arroyo and Salt Arroyo. This survey provides a modern record of land divisions and access roads like Spring Valley Rd where the Otero and Bent county lines meet.