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2013 Map of Nathrop

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Nathrop and the surrounding high-altitude basin of the Arkansas River are defined by a complex irrigation network and geothermal activity. The settlement of Centerville remains a focal point for local history, anchored by the Centerville Cem and flanked by the Bowen Ditch and Pioneer Ditch, which redirect water across this arid landscape. To the south, the terrain descends into the dramatic Browns Canyon, where the Browns Canyon Warm Spring and Browns Grotto Warm Spring emerge near the riverbanks.

Industrial and transport history is visible in the corridor through Hecla Junction, while the eastern portion of the map rises into the San Isabel National Forest. Landmarks like Ruby Mountain and The Reef overlook a series of drainages including Fourmile Cr and Cottonwood Cr. This modern survey documents the persistent ranching infrastructure, such as the Salida Ditch and Kraft Ditch, that continues to shape the valley floor.