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2013 Map of Humbar Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates this section of the high plains, where the land is carved by a complex network of seasonal drainage systems. The terrain is defined by deep, winding canyons and natural features like Seven D Pocket and Bar Four Pocket, which likely served as crucial sheltered areas for livestock and wildlife. These geologic depressions are joined by several significant canyons, including Poitrey Canyon and Bochicha Canyon, reflecting a landscape shaped more by water erosion than human development.

Linder Camp stands as a rare named settlement point in this arid region, situated near the headwaters of Chacuaco Cr. The map reveals the vital importance of water sources in Las Animas County, centering on the eponymous Humbar Spring and the converging routes of Tobe Cr and Poitrey Cr. This survey illustrates the sparse, ranch-oriented infrastructure of the southern Colorado plains, where local landmarks like Heart Rock and the winding course of Chacuaco Canyon guide movement through the breaks.