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2016 Map of La Junta SE

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of La Junta SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape south of the Arkansas River valley, where the terrain is defined by a network of drainage systems cutting through the arid plateau. The presence of Vogel Canyon highlights the topographic variation of the area, providing a distinct landform amid the surrounding rangeland. This survey captures the remote character of Otero County in the mid-2010s, illustrating how the land is partitioned into vast townships such as t25s r55w and t26s r55w.

Water management and natural drainage are central to this environment, evidenced by the winding paths of Anderson Arroyo, Salt Arroyo, and McMahon Arroyo. These seasonal watercourses dictate the placement of local infrastructure, including a grid of rural routes such as Co RD 26 and Co RD N. The map serves as a detailed record of public land boundaries and the sparse human footprint within this protected shortgrass prairie ecosystem.