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2019 Map of Huerfano Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Apache City serves as a central reference point in this high-plains landscape of Huerfano County, where water management is the primary driver of development. The area is defined by an intricate network of irrigation and drainage features, including the Bradford Canal, Homestead Canal, and Orlando Ditch, which redirect water from the Huerfano River to support local ranching operations. Significant landmarks like the geological prominence of Huerfano Butte and the small Butte Cem and Speed Cem provide tangible links to the early residents of this arid region.

Transportation and utility are represented by private airstrips such as Mann Ranch Airport and Diamond Star Ranch Airport, reflecting the vast distances between settlements. Seasonal watercourses like Greasewood Arroyo, Mexican Springs Br, and Pope Arroyo cut through the terrain, leading toward reservoirs like Orlando Reservoir Number 2 and Clark Reservoir Number 2. The map details a transition from the structured township grids into the more varied topography of the plains.