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1972 Map of Humbar Spring

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Humbar Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Chacuaco Canyon and Tobe Canyon dominate this landscape in Las Animas County, where deep drainages and tributary creeks create a complex network of rimrock and arroyos. The map documents a sparsely settled ranching region characterized by named landmarks like Heart Rock and the isolated Linder Camp. High plains topography is broken by the significant depressions of Humbar Canyon and Water Canyon, alongside the curious geographical basins of Bar Four Pocket and Seven D Pocket.

Transport through this difficult terrain relies on primitive routes, including the Bachicha Trail and various jeep trails that navigate the slopes near Bachicha Creek and Poitrey Creek. Water sources are vital features in this arid environment, marked specifically at Humbar Spring and other unnamed springs throughout the canyon floors. The map provides a clear record of the section lines and township boundaries, specifically the transition between T 31 S and T 32 S, essential for property and historical land use research.