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2010 Map of South Rattlesnake Butte

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of South Rattlesnake Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

South Rattlesnake Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this section of Las Animas County, overlooking a network of deep-cut drainage systems. The landscape is defined by its arid-land water management, centered on infrastructure like Baker Reservoir and several named water sources such as Big Dripping Spring and Ribal Spring. The terrain is deeply incised by canyons, including Romer Canyon, Bass Canyon, and Dripping Springs Canyon, which channel intermittent runoff toward the southern plains.

Working life in this corner of Colorado is evidenced by a scattered system of windmills and stock tanks essential for ranching. Family and location-named features like the Cordova Windmill, Sanchez Windmill, and West Donner Windmill reflect the history of land use and property boundaries. From the heights of Cordova Mesa down to the low-lying Tejana Arroyo, the map provides a precise layout of the rural roads and natural features that have supported regional cattle operations into the 21st century.