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2016 Map of Manassa

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Manassa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Manassa serves as the central hub of this high-elevation agricultural landscape, where an intricate web of irrigation infrastructure defines the pattern of life. The map details a sophisticated network of water management, including the Sanford-Richfield-Ephraim-Ditch, Manassa Eastfield Ditch, and the W Lone Star Lateral, all drawing from the Conejos River and its branches. This reliance on gravity-fed water is evident in the placement of settlements like Romeo and Bountiful, which are situated along these vital lifelines.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial sites documented here, including the Old Manassa Cem, New Manassa Cem, and the Sowards Cem. To the east, the terrain shifts toward the San Luis Hills and Greasewood Flat, marking the transition from cultivated valley floors to the more arid, elevated features of the region. The map also captures the smaller community of Espinosa and the winding course of the Rio San Antonio, providing a comprehensive look at the rural heritage of Conejos County.