2016 Map of Tercio

About this map

Tercio serves as the focal point of this 2016 survey, situated in the high-elevation landscape of the S Fork Purgatoire River valley. The map documents a complex network of drainages and topographical features, such as the Ute Hills and several significant canyons including Alamosa Canyon, Bingham Canyon, and Torres Canyon. Water management and natural hydrology are evident through the Quatro Ditch and the presence of high-country water bodies like Bingham Lake and Dead Horse Lake. The terrain is characterized by a series of deep cuts into the landscape, with Mine Canyon and Fivemile Canyon providing insight into the geological and historical industrial footprint of this portion of Las Animas County. The naming conventions throughout the quadrangle, from Leon Canyon to Bandarito Canyon, reflect the cultural history and physical geography of this southern Colorado region.