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2016 Map of Trinchera

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Trinchera
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Trinchera and the small settlement of Rito Azul anchor this high-plains landscape in southern Las Animas County, defined by a complex network of water management features. The irrigation history of the region is evident through the winding paths of the Trinchera Company Ditch, Newcomb Ditch, Hart Ditch, and Border Ditch, which redirect water from natural drainages like Trinchera Cr and Salt Cr. These man-made channels highlight the necessity of water engineering for local agriculture and settlement in this semi-arid environment.

Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several distinct burial sites, including Nola Cem, Trinchera Cem, and the Trinchera Plaza Cem. The terrain is punctuated by prominent geological landmarks such as Nola Butte and Plaza Butte, while the drainage system is further detailed by numerous named arroyos, including Chaney Arroyo and Salazar Arroyo. The map traces a grid of county roads, such as Co RD 8.8 and Co RD 113, that connect these isolated sites across the prairie.