2010 Map of Plum Canyon

About this map

Courthouse Rock stands as a prominent landmark in this section of Las Animas County, overlooking a network of drainages that define the high plains landscape. The area is characterized by deep, episodic watercourses such as Plum Canyon and School Section Canyon, which carve through the terrain toward the south and east. Human activity is marked by essential water infrastructure for ranching, including the Reed Canyon Windmill and Plum Windmill, alongside scattered water catchment features like the Seven D Tank. The road network is sparse, consisting primarily of county routes such as County Rd 179 and County Rd 171, which navigate between the rimrock and canyon floors. Notable geographical features like Indian Trail Canyon and Deadman Canyon suggest a landscape shaped by historical passage and the naming conventions of early cattlemen and settlers in this southeastern Colorado territory.