2013 Map of La Valley

About this map

The settlement of La Valley occupies a narrow strip of level ground where the plains meet the rising slopes of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex drainage system of Costilla County, where numerous seasonal and perennial streams descend from high elevations. Notable waterways like San Francisco Cr and Vallejos Cr cut through the terrain, while the Sanchez Canal indicates the critical role of water management in this arid region. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, moving from the valley floor near Co RD-36 up into the high reaches of the W Fork Costilla Cr. These mountains provide the headwaters for several distinct drainages including Alamosito Cr and Cuates Cr, reflecting the topographic character of the southern Colorado borderlands.