2010 Map of Model

About this map

Model sits in the high plains of southern Colorado, positioned along a transportation corridor that cuts through a landscape defined by intermittent drainage and arid flats. The settlement's layout at this time is oriented toward the rail and road lines that parallel the western edge of the quadrangle. To the south, the Purgatoire River meanders toward the east, providing a critical water source and a geographic anchor for the region. Significant landmarks like Fishers Crossing indicate historical points of transit across the riverbed, which remains a focal point for local navigation. The drainage of Blackwell Arroyo winds across the center of the sheet, illustrating the natural watercourses that have historically shaped land use and ranching boundaries in this part of Las Animas County.