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2013 Map of Hoehne

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Hoehne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Purgatoire River valley and its complex network of irrigation channels define this landscape in Las Animas County. The small settlement of Hoehne serves as a focal point for a region deeply tied to water management, as evidenced by the numerous engineered waterways like the Picketwire Ditch, Model Ditch, and Johns Ditch. These systems divert water from natural courses like Chicosa Arroyo to support local agriculture.

Genealogists will find significant local history at the Chicosa Cem, Martinez Cem, and Gallegos Cem, which are scattered across the plains near the Black Hills. The topography transitions from the high ground of the hills down to the flats of Johns Lake and the Model Reservoir. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the rural road network, including Hoehne Rd and Sunrise Trails Rd, as it existed in the early 21st century.