2016 Map of Model

About this map

Model sits in the northwest corner of this high plains survey, marking a distinct settlement point along the regional road network. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of the Purgatoire River in the south and various seasonal watercourses that carve through the terrain, such as Blackwell Arroyo and Luning Arroyo. Agricultural development and water management in this arid environment are visible through features like the Hignio Cordova Reservoir Number 1, which provides a vital water source for the surrounding ranchlands. The map traces a grid of rural routes including Co RD 52 and Co RD 50, illustrating the expansive land divisions of the Public Land Survey System that govern the spatial organization of Las Animas County.