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2016 Map of Moffat South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Moffat anchors the northern edge of this high-altitude San Luis Valley landscape, showing a structured grid of streets including Broadway and Lincoln St. South of the town center, the terrain is defined by a complex network of ephemeral waterways and wetlands that characterize this part of Saguache County. The hydrology is dominated by the wandering paths of Saguache Cr and San Luis Cr, which converge amidst a vast system of seasonal pools.

At the heart of the wetlands lie the Mishak Lakes, a notable feature for those studying the natural history and land-use patterns of the region. The map also records several irrigation-era arroyos, such as Ball Arroyo and Werner Arroyo, which cut through the landscape toward La Garita Cr in the south. This survey captures a specific moment in the management of the valley's water resources and the enduring layout of its rural road grid.