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2019 Map of Hoehne

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hoehne
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 provides the vital pulse for this corner of Las Animas County, where a sophisticated network of early irrigation infrastructure defines the landscape. The settlement of Hoehne sits near the river's path, supported by an intricate system of water management including the Model Intake Canal, Model Ditch, and Hoehne Ditch. This reliance on water engineering is further evidenced by the Model Reservoir and Johns Lake, which occupy the low-lying areas between the high Black Hills and the river valley.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of three distinct burial sites: Chicosa Cem, Martinez Cem, and Gallegos Cem, each likely tied to the early ranching and farming families of the region. The map also traces the winding courses of several arroyos, such as Chicosa Arroyo and Leitensdorfer Arroyo, which highlight the drainage patterns through the high plains. Roads like Sunrise Trail Rd and Hoehne Rd connect the scattered homesteads and agricultural plots that have shaped this community for generations.