2022 Map of The Hogback

About this map

The Apishapa River winds through this section of Las Animas County, carving a path across a landscape defined by the prominent ridge of The Hogback. This modern topographical survey reveals an intricate network of water management, where the Saiz Ditch and Borrego Ditch divert resources across the high plains. Small, named bodies of water like Jones Lake, Gabriel Lake, and Dupont Lake are scattered through the northwestern township, while the larger Freeburrow Lake sits further south. The drainage patterns of Salado Cr and the Del Aqua Arroyo illustrate the rugged hydraulic character of the region. These features, along with rural routes such as Co RD 60 and Co RD 61, show how water and terrain have dictated the placement of livestock and ranching infrastructure in this part of Colorado.