2010 Map of Icehouse Canyon

About this map

Clardy Ranch stands as a lonely human outpost in this high desert landscape of Las Animas County, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of erosional drainages. The map reveals a complex system of seasonal watercourses and ridges, including the prominent Piñon Canyon and its tributaries like Icehouse Canyon and Turkey Spring Canyon. This geography influenced the movement and settlement of the region, as seen in the placement of County Rd 54.0 and County Rd 193.5, which navigate the high ground between deep cuts such as West Maverick Canyon and Smith Canyon. Toward the southern edge, Creek 54 and Cedar Pen Canyon show the natural progression of the watershed as it descends through this arid environment. The presence of named features like Tafoya Canyon and Yeiser Canyon suggests the enduring legacy of early families and land use in this part of Colorado.