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2022 Map of Torres

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Torres
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The S Fork Purgatoire River carves through this high-altitude landscape of Las Animas County, where the small settlement of Torres serves as a central point for the surrounding canyons and plateaus. This recent survey highlights an intricate system of water management essential to the region, featuring the Maxwell Ditch Number 19 and 20, Consolidated Ditch, and Quatro Ditch. These waterways support the valley's ranching heritage, connecting the river to named meadows and canyons.

Genealogists and local historians will find the Tercio Cem and the Tercio Ranch Airstrip located along the river's path, providing specific points of interest for family research. Dramatic geological features like The Stonewall and The Little Wall define the vertical relief of the area, while names like Forty Acre Meadow and Bandarito Canyon reflect the long-standing land use patterns of this southern Colorado mountain territory.