2010 Map of Little Pine Canyon

About this map

Velasquez Plaza sits at the northern edge of this high-desert canyon system, where the South Fork Purgatoire River joins the main Purgatoire River within the Picketwire Valley. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of dry washes and deep incisions, including Little Pine Canyon, Lorencito Canyon, and the sprawling Oso Canyon with its various forks. Evidence of industrial activity in the north is marked by the Quinto Mine, located just west of the river confluence. The naming conventions of the terrain, such as Alamosa Canyon and Puertecito Canyon, reflect the Spanish heritage and historical land use of this region in Las Animas County. This detailed survey provides a view of the intricate drainage patterns that have shaped the territory, from the high Hills to the southern reaches of Trail Canyon.