2019 Map of Little Dome

About this map

Little Dome rises above the high plains of Las Animas County, centering a landscape defined by deep erosional canyons and elevated mesas. This 2019 survey captures the modern ranching and rural infrastructure of the region, where Co RD 77 and other local routes navigate around prominent landforms like Cordova Mesa and the Smith Hollow Hills. Critical water sources in this arid environment are marked by Box Canyon Spring and Tollers Spring, which likely served as vital landmarks for early travelers and livestock operations. The drainage patterns of the Tejana Arroyo and the secluded depths of Miners Canyon reveal a complex topography of the Purgatoire River watershed, illustrating the transition from open grazing land to the steep breaks of the southern Colorado plateau.