Loading map...

2010 Map of Sun Valley Ranch

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sun Valley Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Apishapa River winds through a complex network of drainages in this section of Las Animas County, where the high plains transition into a series of deep cuts and arroyos. Ranching infrastructure is visible across the landscape, including the Bruenellie Windmill and Hixson Windmill, which serve as vital water points in an area defined by seasonal flows and dry washes. The topography is dominated by dramatic relief, specifically within Apishapa Canyon and the surrounding Hills.

Water management and natural springs are central to this 2010 survey, with features like East Reservoir, Box Spring, and Iron Spring marking the few reliable sources in the territory. Named canyons such as Juan Baca Canyon, Buckletton Canyon, and Jones Lake Canyon reflect a history of local land use and family naming traditions. To the south, the West Fork Long Branch and the Wild Horse Arroyo emphasize the erosional character of this Colorado landscape.