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2022 Map of Pryor

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Pryor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Pryor and Monson sit at the heart of this Huerfano County landscape, where the high plains meet the intricate drainage systems of the southern Colorado foothills. The terrain is defined by dramatic erosion and water management, featuring prominent landforms like Saliba Mesa and the sharp descent of Black Hawk Canyon. The presence of Gomez Ditch and reservoirs such as Levy Reservoir and Farr Lake indicate a long-standing reliance on irrigation to manage the semi-arid environment.

Culturally, the map documents a network of rural roads and residential clusters, particularly south of Hezron Gulch. Local landmarks like Tombstone Hill and Bunker Hill rise above the winding paths of Santa Clara Cr and Walsen Arroyo. The boundary between Huerfano and Las Animas counties cuts across the southeastern corner near Stanley Lake, marking a transition in this ranching and former mining country.