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2013 Map of Kiowa Hill

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Rio Grande carves a deep path through the eastern edge of this landscape, creating the dramatic Cañon del Rio Grande and passing under the Old State Bridge. This high-altitude terrain in Conejos County is defined by a series of volcanic-looking rises including the Piñon Hills, San Luis Hills, and the prominent Kiowa Hill.

Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the presence of the Taos Valley Ditch Number 2 and Taos Valley Ditch Number 1 winding through the foothills. These irrigation features, along with Punche Arroyo, serve the lower elevations of Punche Valley. The map also details several smaller water bodies such as Apache Reservoir, Bank Lake, and Twin Lakes, illustrating how historical and modern ranching operations have utilized the runoff from John James Canyon and the surrounding peaks.