2013 Map of Pintada Creek

About this map

Comanche National Grassland dominates this section of Las Animas County, showing a landscape defined by sharp elevation shifts and winding drainages. The map reveals a rugged topography where high plateaus like Tecolote Mesa and prominent peaks like Mount Carrizo overlook the carved paths of Pintada Cr and Tecolote Cr. This southeastern Colorado terrain is sparsely inhabited, marked primarily by a network of county roads such as Co Rd 219 and Co Rd 20.6 that follow the natural contours of the land. The presence of Dripping Springs and the deep cut of Baldy Canyon highlights the critical role of water sources and erosion in shaping the character of this high-plains grassland environment.