2016 Map of Mooney Hills

About this map

The Mooney Hills dominate the northeastern landscape of this Las Animas County terrain, where the high plains meet the intricate drainage systems of the Purgatoire River basin. Arroyos and creeks define the local geography, including the winding paths of Patton Arroyo, Frijole Cr, and El Poso Arroyo, which highlight the importance of water management in this arid environment. Evidence of human modification is visible in the S Side Ditch and a network of county roads such as Co RD 22 and Co RD 36 that connect the scattered ranches and land tracts of the Public Land Survey System. For family history researchers, the Vigil Cem stands as a significant cultural landmark, documenting the long-standing community presence in this section of Colorado. The map illustrates a rural landscape where natural features like San Miguel Cr and Capulin Arroyo intersect with a grid of property boundaries and livestock-raising infrastructure.