2019 Map of Lost Canyon

About this map

Lost Canyon and its complex network of seasonal drainage channels define this remote landscape in Las Animas County. The terrain is characterized by deep incisions such as Stinking Hole Canyon, Yeiser Canyon, and Gowens Canyon, which illustrate the erosion patterns typical of this semi-arid high-plains region. Significant landmarks such as Dave Wright Hill provide vertical relief above the labyrinthine canyon floors, while Lawson Reservoir represents the critical infrastructure required for water management in a dry environment. A handful of rural roads, including Co RD 177.9 and Co RD 76.2, provide the only access through the section lines of T28S and T29S, reflecting the low-density settlement and ranching character of this part of southern Colorado.