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2013 Map of Ninaview

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Ninaview and Ruxton anchor this high plains landscape along the Bent Co Las Animas Co line during the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by a series of north-flowing intermittent drainages, including Johnny Creek and Rule Creek, which carve into the plateau to create distinctive landmarks like Devils Rocking Chair and Eagle Cliff near the southern border. The settlement pattern is sparse, characterized by a grid of county roads such as CO Road A and Co-101 that connect isolated ranching outposts.

Prominent topographic features like Round Mound and Wildcat Hill rise above the draws, serving as traditional navigational markers in this open country. The mapping of Ruxton Draw and Lew Smith Creek reveals the complex hydrologic network required to manage water in the arid Colorado southeast, where every named creek and draw represents a vital geographic anchor for local land tracts and heritage.