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2022 Map of Loma Linda

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Loma Linda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Florida Mesa dominates the landscape south of Durango, serving as a high-altitude platform for the scattered residential developments of Loma Linda and Piñon Acres. This area represents a complex intersection of hydrology and topography, where the Animas River and Florida River flank a series of steep ridges and canyons. The historical reliance on water management is evident through a dense network of irrigation features, including the Florida Farmers Ditch, Cedar Lateral, and McClure Murray Ditch. These systems historically transformed the semi-arid mesa into viable land for the small communities of Falfa and Grandview.

Transportation and infrastructure define the modern character of the quadrangle, anchored by the Durango-La Plata County Airport in the southeast and Animas Air Park to the west. Recreational and utility trails like the Animas River Trl and Carbon Junction Trl trace the rugged breaks near Carbon Junction, where the terrain drops sharply toward the river valley. The map also documents local landmarks such as Crestview Memorial Garden and the varied topography of Spring Gulch and Phillips Canyon.