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2013 Map of Manassa

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Manassa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Manassa settlement serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the San Luis Valley, where an intricate network of irrigation channels like the Manassa Ditch and Romeo Canal supports the high-desert plains. This 2013 survey illustrates a region defined by its water management and historic town sites, including Sanford, Romeo, and Los Cerritos. A notable density of burial sites, such as the Sowards Cem, Old Manassa Cem, and New Manassa Cem, provides significant genealogical touchpoints for local families.

To the east, the terrain rises abruptly into the San Luis Hills and landmarks such as Dripping Rock. The hydrology is dominated by the Conejos River and Rio San Antonio, which meander through the southern half of the quadrangle. Smaller communities like Espinosa and Bountiful appear alongside a grid of county roads, reflecting a landscape where every acre is tied to the flow of the Richfield Canal and numerous laterals.