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2013 Map of Tobe

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Tobe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Tobe anchors this high-plains landscape where the open grazing lands of the Comanche National Grassland meet the dramatic relief of the Mesa de Maya. The drainage network defines the area's geography, with Poitrey Cr, Plum Cr, and W Carrizo Cr carving through the arid terrain. Notable for genealogists are the isolated burial grounds of Plum Valley Cem and Parker Cem, which stand as markers of early ranching families in this part of Las Animas County.

The map reveals a landscape engineered for survival in a dry climate, dotted with water sources like Fallas Spring and essential ranching infrastructure such as Williams Windmill and the George Canyon Windmill. These landmarks, along with the distinct profile of Lone Butte and the depth of George Canyon, illustrate the sparse but deliberate settlement pattern typical of the southern Colorado ranchlands.