1971 Map of Sun Valley Ranch

About this map

The Apishapa River carves a deep, winding path through the Las Animas County landscape, forming the centerpiece of this early 1970s topographic study. The river is flanked by the extensive Apishapa Game Management Area, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainages including Bass Canyon, Almagre Canyon, and Buckletton Canyon. These deep incisions in the plateau suggest a landscape where water management and ranching are vital to survival, evidenced by the presence of family-named infrastructure like the Bruenellie Windmill and Hixson Windmill.