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2019 Map of The Hogback

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of The Hogback
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Hogback rises as a prominent topographical feature in this corner of Las Animas County, where the high plains meet the intricate drainage systems of southern Colorado. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Apishapa River, which is supplemented by man-made water management features like Saiz Ditch and Borrego Ditch. These irrigation efforts reflect the region's historical reliance on water rights to support life and agriculture in an otherwise arid environment.

Several smaller bodies of water, including Jones Lake, Gabriel Lake, and Dupont Lake, are scattered across the northern sections, while Salado Cr and Del Aqua Arroyo provide seasonal drainage through the varying elevations. The network of local routes, such as Co RD 60 and Co RD 61, connects these water sources and natural landmarks, tracing the modern footprint of land use in a territory historically shaped by ranching and the proximity to the Santa Fe Trail corridor.