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2013 Map of Pryor

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Pryor and its neighboring settlements sit along the border of Huerfano and Las Animas counties, defined by a landscape of deep canyons and prominent mesas. The map documents the persistent agricultural and ranching footprint of the region, anchored by sites like Capps Ranch and the water management systems of Gomez Ditch and Levy Reservoir. The topographical relief is dominated by Saliba Mesa and the winding course of Santa Clara Cr, which provides the primary drainage for the surrounding highlands.

Industrial and residential history is visible in the clustered settlements of Lester, Monson, and Mayne, which once served as vital hubs for local workers and their families. These communities are linked by a modern transportation corridor centered on Interstate 25, which cuts through the high desert terrain. Notable landmarks such as Tombstone Hill and Pryor Canyon offer distinctive points of reference for those tracing family roots or geographic changes in this corner of southern Colorado.