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2013 Map of Mount Pleasant School

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mount Pleasant School
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Rio Grande snakes through this high-altitude valley, defining a landscape engineered for agriculture in the early twenty-first century. This portion of the San Luis Valley is characterized by an extensive network of water management features, including the San Luis Valley Canal, Centennial Ditch, and Costilla Canal. These irrigation systems, along with various laterals and drains like the Leyden Lateral and Bowen Drain, demonstrate the complex water rights and engineering required to sustain farming in this arid Colorado environment.

Mount Pleasant School stands as a primary community landmark within a grid of rural roads such as Stanley Rd and Threemile Ln. The map reveals the intersection of natural hydrology and human intervention, where the Rio Grande Drain and Excelsior Ditch run parallel to or divert from the river's original course. This detailed survey provides a clear view of the land divisions and water infrastructure that underpin the local economy and settlement patterns.