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2010 Map of Taylor Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Chama and Los Fuertes anchor this high-elevation landscape in Costilla County, where traditional water management systems like Sanchez Canal and Cerro Ditch Number 1 reflect the region's agricultural heritage. The terrain is defined by the convergence of mountain drainages, including El Poso Creek, Culebra Creek, and Vallejos Creek, which cut through the southern Colorado foothills.

Historical land use is evident at the Plomo Mine in the northern hills and the quiet grounds of the Chama Cemetery. The namesake Taylor Ranch occupies a central position near El Puertesito, while a network of named roads like Whiskey Pass Rd and Skidmore Rd connect isolated homesteads and ranching tracts. The geography here is a complex mix of riparian corridors and prominent ridges such as Cuchilla Alta, illustrating the layout of rural settlement in the Sangre de Cristo area.