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2010 Map of Trinidad East

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Trinidad East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Trinidad city limits and its industrial periphery dominate this 2010 topographic study, revealing the deep intersection of mining history and water management in Las Animas County. The Purgatoire River carves through the northern landscape, supported by infrastructure like the Picketwire Ditch and the South Side Ditch. This water network feeds the Mike Gagliardi Reservoir, while the surrounding terrain is marked by numerous named arroyos and canyons that define the local ranching and mining geography.

Coal mining heritage is prominent south of the river, where the Engle Mine, Engleville Mine, and Highline Mine are located near the settlement of Engleville. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for several regional burial sites including the Rivera Cemetery, Valdez Cemetery, Garcia Cemetery, and Cordova Cemetery. These landmarks, along with settlements like El Moro and Beshoar, offer a detailed view of the corridor stretching from the city into the more secluded arroyos like Duran Arroyo and Patton Arroyo.