2019 Map of Loma Linda

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Durango and its southeastern environs are defined by the convergence of the Animas River and the high agricultural plateaus of the San Juan Basin. This 2019 survey captures the modern interface of suburban expansion and historic irrigation infrastructure, where the Florida Farmers Ditch and Florida Canal serve the expansive Florida Mesa. The landscape transitions from the steep, carved terrain of Carbon Junction Canyon and Sale Barn Canyon in the west toward the residential clusters of Grandview and Piñon Acres. This era reflects a complex transport network, from the recreational Animas River Trail to the essential regional aviation hubs at Animas Air Park and the Durango-La Plata County Airport. Rural communities like Falfa and Sunnyside Mesa remain tied to the river systems, while the presence of the Crestview Memorial Garden and numerous named draws like Cottonwood Gulch provide specific points of interest for local history and genealogical research.