2022 Map of Long Mountain

About this map

The Animas River corridor shapes the eastern edge of this landscape, supporting the communities of La Posta and Bondad in La Plata County. While the river valley hosts the Citizens Animas Ditch and primary travel routes like Co Rd 213, the interior transitions into a complex system of plateaus and drainage basins. High points such as Sunnyside Mesa and Round Top Mtn overlook a series of deep cuts including High Flume Canyon, Cox Canyon, and Mitchell Canyon. The topography reveals the logistical challenges of the high desert, where roads like Black Ridge Rd and Indian Rte 114 follow the natural contours of the ridges. Genealogists will find the locations of the La Posta Cem and Elco Cem particularly useful for identifying family sites within these rural settlements.