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2020 Map of Mesa Larga

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mesa Larga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Laughlin Peak dominates the southern reaches of this high-altitude landscape, where volcanic geology and high-desert drainages define the character of Colfax County. The terrain is a complex series of elevated landforms, including the prominent Troyburg Mesa, Cedar Canyon Mesa, and the broad expanse of Mesa Larga. This modern topographical study illustrates how water has sculpted the region, with the Blosser Arroyo and Green Mountain Arroyo serving as primary conduits for seasonal runoff from the higher peaks and mesas.

Remote and primarily undeveloped, the area is connected by a sparse network of county routes such as Co RD A 19 and Larga Rd (A41). Local history is embedded in the descriptive nomenclature of the land, from the distinct profile of Nipple Peak to the open stretches of Kiowa Flats. The map provides an essential baseline for understanding the unchanged topography of the Sangre de Cristo foothills, where geographic features remain the most significant landmarks for navigation and land management.