2022 Map of Sun Valley Ranch

About this map

The Apishapa River carves a winding path through this corner of Las Animas County, creating a complex network of drainage systems such as Woods Canyon and South Canyon. This landscape is defined by its dramatic topographic relief, where the Poitrey Arroyo Hills stand in contrast to the deep incisions of Almagre Canyon and Buckletton Canyon. Water management in this arid environment is evident through features like East Reservoir and isolated water sources including Iron Spring and Box Spring. Sparse infrastructure consists primarily of rural routes like Longhorn Rd and Pinon Canyon Rd, which navigate the tablelands between the arroyos. The map illustrates a landscape primarily shaped by natural erosion and limited ranching access, with the Wild Horse Arroyo marking the southern reaches of this transition between canyon floor and elevated plains.