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2013 Map of Sun Valley Ranch

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Sun Valley Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Apishapa River winds through this high-altitude landscape in Las Animas County, carving a complex network of canyons that define the local geography. Significant elevation changes are marked by features like Berry Point and the Poitrey Arroyo Hills, where the land drops into drainage systems such as Wild Horse Arroyo and the West Fork Long Branch.

Evidence of ranching operations and water management is scattered throughout the terrain, including the Bruenellie Windmill, Hixson Windmill, and East Reservoir. These points of interest, alongside several natural water sources like Box Spring and Iron Spring, indicate the vital role of water in this semi-arid environment. Named topographic features such as Juan Baca Canyon and Almagre Canyon suggest a history of local land use and family-named landmarks established along the river's path.