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2019 Map of Kiowa Hill

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Kiowa Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Rio Grande meanders along the eastern boundary of this high-desert landscape, defining the border between Conejos and Costilla counties. This 2019 survey documents a region where water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by the Taos Valley Ditch Number 2 and the South Branch Rio San Antonio. The terrain is punctuated by volcanic-looking rises including Kiowa Hill, Island Rock, and the Piñon Hills, which overlook the broad Punche Valley.

Historically significant crossings and routes are preserved here, most notably the Costilla Crossing Bridge which provides passage over the river. For those tracing regional movement or land use, the John James Trail and James Canyon offer specific named landmarks within the high-elevation flats. The presence of Apache Reservoir, Park Lake, and Twin Lakes further highlights the irrigation-dependent nature of this southern Colorado territory.