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2013 Map of Huerfano Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Apache City and the surrounding high plains landscape dominate this 2013 topographic study, revealing a complex network of water management in an arid environment. The Huerfano River flows across the southern portion of the map, supported by several man-made irrigation systems including the Bradford Canal, Homestead Canal, and Orlando Ditch. These features indicate the critical importance of water rights and agricultural engineering in Huerfano County.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks such as Speed Cem and Butte Cem, providing clues to the area's early settlement patterns. Distinctive topographical features like the namesake Huerfano Butte and numerous drainages, such as Pope Arroyo and Greasewood Arroyo, define the terrain. Aviation history is also represented through the presence of Mann Ranch Airport and Cholla Airport, while several reservoirs, including Clark Reservoir Number 2, mark the local efforts to capture seasonal runoff.