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1961 Map of Skute Stone Arroyo, 1963 Print
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1961 Map of Skute Stone Arroyo

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Las Animas Creek and Percha Creek carve significant drainage patterns through this arid Sierra County landscape, where water and resource extraction dictate the human footprint. Cattle ranching is evidenced by isolated outposts such as Coalson Ranch and Gluck Ranch, which sit nestled against the steep relief of the arroyos. The map reveals an economy transitioning between traditional ranching and industrial activity, marked by the presence of Strip Mines and a lone Prospect in the western reaches. A network of ephemeral waterways, including the winding Skute Stone Arroyo, Greyback Arroyo, and Greenhorn Arroyo, illustrates the complex topographical drainage of the high desert before it reaches the Rio Grande valley to the east. Modern infrastructure is sparse, limited to rugged trails and unimproved roads like the one leading toward Trujillo Canyon.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain