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2016 Map of Indian Head

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Indian Head
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Hanna and the adjacent English Valley sit along the winding path of the Rio Grande in this high-altitude landscape of the San Luis Valley. The map documents an intricate network of water management and natural drainage, from the man-made Minor Ditch to the seasonal flows of Old Woman Cr and Pinos Cr. Land management is a central theme, as the boundary of the Rio Grande National Forest encompasses the western and southern reaches of the quadrangle, protecting landmarks such as Pronghorn Hill and the prominent Indian Head formation.

Local ranching and transport routes are defined by a grid of county roads, including Twin Mountain Dr and Pinos Creek Rd, which navigate the transition from the valley floor to the rising foothills. Natural water sources like Sanderson Spring and Bowen Spring suggest the critical role of groundwater in this arid environment, while the proximity of Bowen Cr and Schrader Cr highlights the natural watersheds feeding into the main river system.