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2022 Map of Nathrop

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Nathrop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Nathrop and the surrounding Chaffee County landscape appear here in a contemporary context, defined by the winding course of the Arkansas River and its confluence with Chalk Cr. The settlement of Centerville remains a focal point for researchers, particularly with the inclusion of the Centerville Cem and local family ranch markers like Nachtrieb Ranches Rd. The geography transitions from the flat river valley into the complex terrain of the San Isabel National Forest, where features such as Ruby Mtn and The Reef dominate the eastern elevations.

Water management is central to this region's development, evidenced by the Pioneer Ditch and Salida Ditch systems. Local geothermal activity is recorded at Browns Canyon Warm Spring and Browns Grotto Warm Spring within Browns Canyon, providing specific points of interest for those studying the natural history of the Upper Arkansas River Valley. The presence of the Sawatch Range to the west and the various gulches, including Raspberry Gulch and Sawmill Gulch, illustrate the varied topography of this Rocky Mountain corridor.