2013 Map of Lost Canyon

About this map

Dave Wright Hill rises above a landscape defined by deep drainages and flat plains in Las Animas County. The topography is dominated by several significant canyons, including Long Canyon, Eightmile Canyon, and the central Lost Canyon, which cut through the high plateau. The presence of Round Prairie in the southwest suggests the open grazing lands typical of this region, while the intermittent Gant Arroyo and the Lawson Reservoir indicate the vital and scarce nature of water management in this arid environment. Several remote county roads, such as Co RD 177.9 and Co RD 197.6, provide the primary access through the terrain, connecting landmarks like Cottonwood Crossing to the broader township grid. This 2013 survey illustrates the enduring rural character of southeastern Colorado, where geographic features like Stinking Hole Canyon and Piñon Canyon remain the primary points of reference.