2016 Map of La Junta

About this map

The Arkansas River corridor serves as the primary axis for this 2016 survey of La Junta and its surrounding agricultural and prairie landscapes. This modern geographic study details the transition from the structured street grids of the city center to the rolling shortgrass prairie of the Comanche National Grassland in the southeast. Significant local landmarks include Otero Jr College and several historic burial grounds such as Otero County Cemetery, Fairview Cemetery, and Calvary Cemetery. The irrigation infrastructure vital to the Arkansas Valley's economy is clearly traced through the Catlin Canal, Otero Canal, and Old Otero Canal. Transportation networks define the area's development, marked by the prominent path of the BNSF Railway and the outlying communities of La Junta Gardens, North La Junta, and Ormega. The rugged southern terrain is highlighted by Dixie Bluffs and several drainage systems including Anderson Arroyo and King Arroyo.