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2013 Map of Pine Buttes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Trujillo and the nearby settlements of Martinez and Barela anchor this high-altitude landscape in Colfax County. The terrain is defined by dramatic volcanic and erosional features, most notably Laughlin Peak and the unique formation known as The Crater. The presence of established ranching-era locales like El Rancho Grande suggests a history of cattle or sheep operations typical of the High Plains transition.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Wilson Cem in the western reaches, while topographic landmarks like Trujillo Mesa, Hogeye Mesa, and Raspberry Mtn provide a clear spatial context for 20th-century land use. The drainage network, including Carrizo Cr and Joe Cabin Arroyo, illustrates how seasonal water sources dictated the placement of these early-century homesteads and grazing lands.