2016 Map of La Junta SW

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates the southern landscape of this Otero County quadrangle, where the High Plains terrain is etched by a series of intermittent drainage systems. The water network is defined by north-flowing arroyos, including Benton Arroyo, Crooked Arroyo, and the W Br Crooked Arroyo, which channel seasonal runoff toward the Arkansas River valley to the north. In the northwest corner, Timpas Cr cuts across the township line, while the Browning and Reese Reservoir Number 1 represents a significant modification of the natural hydrology for agricultural use. The presence of Shale Hills in the southeast suggests the underlying geology that shapes this semi-arid environment. The rectangular survey system is clearly visible, with section lines and rural routes like Co RD 21 and Co RD N providing the primary structure for movement across this expanse of public and private land.