2010 Map of Trementina Canyon

About this map

Trementina Canyon and its namesake drainage dominate this section of Las Animas County, where the high plains meet the rugged erosional features of southeastern Colorado. The settlement at Walts Corner serves as a small crossroads hub in a landscape otherwise defined by sharp topographical changes and drainage systems. To the northwest, the Purgatoire River cuts across the corner of the map, while the interior is marked by a network of significant arroyos including Gutierrez Canyon, Hunt Canyon, and Trujillo Canyon. A local road network, including County Rd-127 and County Rd-133, provides access through the cattle country and over the prominent Piñon Ridge. This 2010 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of the region, documenting the exact placement of remote ranch roads and watercourses like Trementina Creek that are vital to local land use.