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2016 Map of North Rattlesnake Butte

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of North Rattlesnake Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

N Rattlesnake Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this landscape of Southern Colorado, where the borders of Pueblo, Huerfano, and Las Animas counties meet. This area is characterized by an extensive network of water management features, including the United States Government Reservoir and numerous named stock ponds like Six Thousand Reservoir and Overshaun Reservoir. These reservoirs, paired with natural water sources such as Duran Spring and Bobins Pocket Spring, reflect the vital importance of water rights and livestock management in this high-plains environment.

The topography is deeply etched by a series of drainages, from Peterson Canyon in the north to Tryon Canyon and Hamilton Canyon in the south. Notable elevations like The Beardsley and the distinctive Hogback provide vantage points over a terrain defined by Turkey Ridge and the Doyle Arroyo Reservoir system. The map also traces the rural road network, including Co RD 125 and Co RD 130, which connect these remote ranching and grazing lands.