2010 Map of Patterson Crossing

About this map

Patterson Crossing serves as the focal point for this Las Animas County landscape, where the Purgatoire River meanders through the high plains of southern Colorado. The terrain is defined by a series of south-to-north flowing drainages, including San Francisco Creek, San Isidro Creek, and Sauce Arroyo, all moving toward the river valley. Irrigation infrastructure is prominently represented by the Lewelling Mc Cormick Ditch, which follows the river's path to support agricultural interests in this arid environment. The map details a network of local roads and trails crossing over seasonal waterways like Frijole Creek and Dry Creek, illustrating the sparse but deliberate human imprint on the land. This survey offers a clear view of how water rights and natural topography shaped rural development and transportation routes in the region during the early 21st century.