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2022 Map of Salida East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Salida sits at the western edge of this landscape, where the Arkansas River winds through the valley floor before turning south at Cleora. The area's history is tied to these waters and the steep ascent into the San Isabel National Forest, where a network of gulches like Railroad Gulch and Tombstone Gulch carve into the high ground. The terrain is marked by significant peaks, including Rick Mtn and Big Baldy Mtn, rising above the winding course of the river.

Local genealogy and history are well-represented by sites such as Woodlawn Cem and Cleora Cem, reflecting the early settlements that grew along the river banks. Modern infrastructure, including the Dodsworth Airport and the Chaffee County Judicial Facility, contrasts with the older trail systems like the Ute Trl. The map also captures numerous water sources essential for this environment, such as Ute Trail Spring and Black Diamond Spring, scattered among the high ridges.