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2013 Map of Manassa NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lasauses Cem serves as a silent focal point in the northeast corner of this high-desert landscape, reflecting the long-standing agricultural heritage of Conejos County. The area is defined by a sophisticated network of irrigation systems, including the Lasauses Ditch, Eightmile Ditch, and E Bend Ditch, which draw from the Conejos River and Rio San Antonio. These waterways contrast sharply with the surrounding arid topography, providing the lifeblood for the local ranching economy.

Prominent geographical landmarks rise above the alluvial plains, most notably the San Luis Hills, Pinon Hills, and the distinctive Flat Top mesa. The map also documents the rugged southern cut of John James Canyon and the lower elevations of Greasewood Flat. This survey detail emphasizes the balance between the managed water resources of the basin and the natural volcanic formations that characterize this portion of the San Luis Valley.