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2016 Map of Mesito Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Rio Grande cuts through the western edge of this landscape, defining the boundary between Conejos Co and Costilla Co. This region of Southern Colorado is dominated by significant topographical shifts, ranging from the prominent Music Mesa and the Brownie Hills in the north to the San Luis Hills further south. Between these rises, Death Valley and the Sugar Loaf landmark provide distinct reference points for understanding the natural basins and drainage patterns of the area.

Water management is central to the local geography, as evidenced by the presence of Mesito Reservoir and the winding course of Culebra Cr. The map reveals a grid of rural infrastructure, including Main St, Nance Blvd, and Rio Grande Blvd, which stitch together the high plains. A narrow canyon known as The Box marks a dramatic point along the river's path, illustrating the geologic transition from open valley to constrained gorge.