1972 Map of Rock Crossing

About this map

Rock Crossing serves as the focal point for this Las Animas County survey, where the arid landscape is defined by a network of drainage channels. The prominent Big Water Arroyo and Taylor Arroyo converge in the eastern section of the quadrangle, with the latter showing distinctive meandering patterns through the canyon floor. These watercourses, along with Burke Arroyo, represent the primary topographic features in an otherwise sparse high-plains environment. Human activity is evidenced by infrastructure such as a long Pipeline stretching across the northwest and a small Landing Strip located in the southeast corner. Sparse water sources like the Spring near the eastern boundary and scattered Well sites suggest the vital importance of water management for ranching or local industry during the early 1970s and subsequent 1980s updates.