Robbers Roost Canyon and its network of dry washes and drainage basins define this portion of Las Animas County, where the high plains break into a series of deep cuts. The landscape is primarily shaped by the meandering course of Two Butte Creek and its tributaries, such as Dugout Creek and Dinner Branch. In the eastern section, Cedar Hill Cemetery stands near the base of Cedar Hill, providing a clear point of reference for genealogical research in this sparsely populated area. The presence of the Platt Ranch near the center of the sheet reflects the enduring ranching economy that has long characterized the region. Transport is facilitated by a grid of rural routes, including County Rd-66 and County Rd-62.0, which connect isolated canyon features like Ora Mathews Canyon and Grape Canyon to the broader county infrastructure.
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1891 · Higbee
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Mt Carrizo
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Higbee
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · La Junta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · La Junta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · La Junta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1971 · Plug Hat Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Brown Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Lost Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · Robbers Roost Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:24,000