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2013 Map of Long Mountain

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Long Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Animas River corridor south of Durango defines this high-desert landscape near the New Mexico border. The settlement of Bondad sits along the river's eastern bank, while La Posta is situated to the north, near the mouth of La Posta Canyon. This 2013 survey details the vital irrigation network supporting the valley, most notably the Citizens-Animas Ditch which follows the river's contour to water the lower terraces.

Away from the water, the terrain rises sharply into a series of mesas and named ridges, including Sunnyside Mesa, Black Ridge, and the prominent Long Mountain. Genealogy and local history researchers can identify the site of the Elco Cem and several family-named landmarks like Walter Canyon and Price Walters Canyon. The map also documents the road network of the era, from the main artery of Us-550 to local connectors like Rancho Durango Rd.