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2019 Map of South Rattlesnake Butte

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of South Rattlesnake Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

South Rattlesnake Butte rises as a prominent landmark along the boundary of Huerfano and Las Animas counties. This arid landscape is defined by deep drainage systems and intermittent water sources, where topographic relief is carved by Rattlesnake Canyon, Bass Canyon, and Dripping Springs Canyon. The presence of Baker Reservoir and smaller water catchments like Cordova Tank indicate the vital importance of water management in this high-plains environment.

Remote county roads, including Co RD 77 and Co RD 90, navigate the terrain between significant mesas and arroyos. Historically important water points such as Big Dripping Spring, Little Dripping Spring, and Ribal Spring are scattered across the southern reaches near Tejano Arroyo. The map reveals a transition from the elevated Cordova Mesa in the southwest to the descending canyon lands of the east, providing a detailed record of the physical geography of this border region.