2019 Map of Trinchera

About this map

The high-plains settlement of Trinchera serves as the central point of this landscape, situated along the banks of Trinchera Cr and Salizar Arroyo. This arid region in Las Animas County is defined by a complex network of water management features, including the Trinchera Company Ditch, Newcomb Ditch, Hart Ditch, and Border Ditch, which reflect the area's agricultural reliance on diverted flows from local creeks like Rito Azul and Salt Cr. Notable topographical landmarks such as Nola Butte and Plaza Butte rise above the surrounding terrain, providing orientation across the vast township and range system. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies three distinct burial sites: Nola Cem, Trinchera Cem, and Trinchera Plaza Cem, which point to the distributed nature of early habitation and community centers in this portion of southern Colorado.