2019 Map of Long Mountain

About this map

La Posta and the community of Bondad anchor the eastern edge of this landscape, situated near the winding course of the Animas River. The area is defined by a complex network of high-desert drainage systems and prominent landforms, including Sunnyside Mesa and the sprawling Black Ridge. Local history is preserved in sites like the La Posta Cem and Elco Cem, which serve as vital markers for genealogical research in this part of La Plata County. Human engineering is visible through the Citizens Animas Ditch, a testament to the region's reliance on water management for agriculture. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous canyons and gulches, such as Cox Canyon, Poison Canyon, and Cottonwood Canyon, illustrating the varied topography that transitions from flat plateaus like Big Flat to the peaks of Round Top Mtn and Long Mtn.