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2022 Map of Madrid

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Madrid
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Boncarbo and Cokedale anchor this Las Animas County landscape, where the high-plains terrain is deeply etched by a complex system of drainages. The southern edge of the sheet is dominated by the Purgatoire River as it flows through the Picketwire Valley, a vital water source in this semi-arid region. Nearby, Tijeras and the Madrid Reservoir sit along the river's path, marking the historic intersections of water and settlement.

The rugged topography is defined by numerous named canyons, including Chinamans Canyon, Reilly Canyon, and Burro Canyon. These natural features dictated the early movement of people, as seen by the placement of the San Juan Cem and Burro Canyon Cem. This modern survey provides a detailed look at how historical landmarks and family sites remain integrated within the network of rural roads like Co RD 51 and Co RD 8.