1993 Map of Model

About this map

Model sits in the high plains of southern Colorado, serving as a primary landmark in a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and ranching infrastructure. The terrain is deeply etched by the Blackwell Arroyo and Luning Arroyo, which snake across the quadrangle toward the southern boundary. This 1993 edition, based on earlier surveys and field checks from the late 1980s and early 1990s, reveals a network of pipelines and elevated structures that support the region's agricultural and industrial needs. Near the southern edge of the sheet, the Purgatoire River flows through the area, marked by Fishers Crossing. Numerous water tanks are scattered throughout the sections, illustrating the critical importance of water management in this arid environment north of the state line.