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2016 Map of Long Mountain

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Long Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Animas River corridor south of Durango serves as the primary geographic axis for this La Plata County landscape, where the valley floor transitions into a complex system of ridges and canyons. The settlement of Bondad sits near the river's edge, supported by agricultural infrastructure like the Citizens-Animas-Ditch which parallels the waterway. Away from the river, the terrain rises toward Long Mountain and Black Ridge, with prominent features such as Sunnyside Mesa and Picnic Flat defining the local topography.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several important sites, including La Posta Cem in the north and Elco Cem further south. The map documents an intricate network of rural and tribal roads, such as Indian Rte 111 and La Posta Canyon Rd, which navigate the various drainages including McDermott Arroyo and Poison Canyon. This 2016 survey captures the area's rural character and the persistence of historic irrigation and ranching systems.