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2019 Map of Myers Canyon

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Myers Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cedar Crest serves as a central point in this landscape where the boundaries of Pueblo, Huerfano, and Las Animas counties meet. The area is defined by a complex network of arroyos and canyons, including Madden Canyon, Lone Jack Canyon, and the prominent Myers Canyon. Water management is a primary feature of the terrain, indicated by numerous man-made catchments such as Mayer Reservoir, Prairie Dog Reservoir, and the uniquely named Railroad Fill Reservoir. These features suggest a history of ranching or specialized land use in this arid portion of Southern Colorado.

Elevations vary across the sheet, rising to landmarks like Blue Hill and dipping into drainages such as Plum Cr and Saunders Arroyo. Scattered springs, including Whiskey Spring and El Hondo Spring, provide natural water sources amidst the rugged topography. Access to these remote areas is maintained through a series of county roads, specifically Co RD 703 and Co RD 91.1, which navigate the winding canyon systems.