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2016 Map of The Hogback

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of The Hogback
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Hogback rises as a prominent landform in this portion of Las Animas County, where the high plains meet the eastern slopes of the Colorado Rockies. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, most notably the eastward-flowing Apishapa River, which is supplemented by several smaller tributaries and man-made irrigation features. Managed water resources are evident through the Borrego Ditch and Saiz Ditch, reflecting the necessity of water control in this arid environment.

Several small bodies of water are scattered across the terrain, including Jones Lake, Gabriel Lake, and Dupont Lake in the western reaches, and Freeburrow Lake to the south. The northern territory is carved by Salado Cr, while the southern edge is marked by the Del Aqua Arroyo. This 2016 survey provides a precise view of the rural road network, specifically the county routes like Co RD 60 and Co RD 61, which navigate the township and range divisions of the Public Land Survey System.