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2010 Map of Kline

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Breen and Kline serve as the primary hubs in this corner of La Plata County, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the La Plata River. The settlement pattern follows a grid of county roads that intersect with a complex network of canyons and draws, such as Long Hollow and Soldiers Draw. Agricultural life is evident through the extensive irrigation infrastructure, including the Hay Gulch Irrigation Ditch and the Big Stick Ditch, which redirect water across the high terrain of Red Mesa.

In the southern reaches, the Marvel Cemetery provides a touchstone for local genealogy, while the northern edge of the map preserves traces of earlier industry at the Dunn Mine and Wheeler Mine. The interplay between the deep incisions of Fortyfour Canyon and the developed roadway system, including Shenandoah Dr and Huntington Rd, illustrates the intersection of Southwestern topography and modern rural residency.