2022 Map of Lost Canyon

About this map

Eightmile Canyon and Lost Canyon dominate this part of Las Animas County, where a complex network of dry washes and high ground defines the landscape. The terrain is marked by significant topographical relief, including Dave Wright Hill and the uniquely named Stinking Hole Canyon. This area is characterized by its isolation and lack of concentrated settlement, with activity primarily indicated by a system of county roads such as Co RD 76.2 and Co RD 177.9 that traverse the canyon floors and ridges. Water management is evident through scattered infrastructure like Lawson Reservoir and Funk Reservoir, which serve as vital collection points in an otherwise arid environment. The map details a series of intersecting drainages, from Yeiser Canyon to Gowens Canyon, illustrating the erosional patterns that have shaped this high-plains territory.