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2010 Map of Jones Lake Spring

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Jones Lake Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Harte Ranch sits at the northern end of this Las Animas County landscape, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems and isolated water sources. The map documents a ranching environment where life and industry revolve around seasonal water, evidenced by the numerous wells and windmills scattered across the high plains. Vital water points such as Bushmire Well, Jolly Well, and Bull Pasture Well are strategically located near the deep cuts of South Canyon and Jones Lake Canyon.

A legacy of water management is visible in the named springs that dot the area, including Jones Lake Spring, Sanchez Spring, and Alum Spring. These features, along with specialized points like the East Downer Windmill and Patches Windmill, underscore the infrastructure required to sustain livestock in this part of southern Colorado. The intricate canyon systems, such as Averson Canyon and Almagre Canyon, provide natural corridors through the varied topography.