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2016 Map of Santa Clara

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Santa Clara
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Thomas Rodger Cem sits on a high bench overlooking Boiler Canyon, serving as a silent anchor for family history in this corner of Colorado. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of N Santa Clara Cr and S Santa Clara Cr, which carve through deep incisions like Black Hawk Canyon and Schultz Canyon. Water management is central to life in this arid region, evidenced by the Sunnyside Reservoir and the Arnold Flood Water Reservoir.

Remote springs such as Lower Duhme Spring, Boiler Spring, and Buck Spring are scattered across the terrain, marking critical water sources for local ranching operations. The boundary between Huerfano and Las Animas counties bisects the southern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the high-altitude divide that separates these two historic regions. Narrow roads like Rouse Rd and various county routes provide the only access through this complex network of canyons and arroyos.