2016 Map of Miners Peak

About this map

Comanche National Grassland encompasses the eastern edge of this section of Las Animas County, where the high plains meet a complex system of drainage basins. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, particularly around Miners Peak and the expansive Mesa de Maya in the southeast. These elevations overlook a network of deep incisions carved by Chacuaco Cr and Tobe Cr, creating the distinct landforms of Chacuaco Canyon, Tobe Canyon, and Aguaje Canyon. The map reveals a sparsely populated ranching environment where movement is dictated by the terrain, with routes like Co RD 157.9 and Co RD 165.1 navigating the level ground between the breaks. Features like Salazar Rincon suggest the local history of land usage in this arid, high-altitude environment during the early 21st century.