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2011 Map of Las Animas

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Las Animas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Arkansas River and the Purgatoire River defines this landscape in Bent County, where the fertile Picketwire Valley meets the high plains. The city of Las Animas serves as the central hub, supported by a network of irrigation works including the Fort Lyon Canal, the Las Animas Town Ditch, and the Consolidated Extension Ditch. These waterways illustrate the critical importance of water management in eastern Colorado's agricultural history.

Legacy landmarks are scattered throughout the region, most notably at Fort Lyon and the nearby Fort Lyon National Cemetery. Small outlying settlements such as Boggsville, Waveland, Melina, and Keller reflect the historical rural footprint of the county. In the east, the map captures the western edge of the John Martin Reservoir, a major flood control project on the Arkansas River that altered the local topography and economy.