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2019 Map of Vega Corral

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Vega Corral
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Vega Corral and its surrounding drainage systems define this landscape in Las Animas County. The Apishapa River flows through the central portion of the quadrangle, supported by man-made infrastructure like the Windowfield Ditch and intermittent watercourses such as the Del Aqua Arroyo. The terrain is marked by distinct geological formations, most notably The Little Hogback and Jack Canyon to the north.

Evidence of local history and settlement is found at the Valdez Cem, located near the intersection of several county roads including Co RD 75 and Co RD 56.6. The map's grid of county roads provides a clear look at how this rural area is accessed and organized around natural features like Salado Cr. This survey documents the physical and cultural geography of the region, emphasizing the relationship between scarce water resources and the high-desert terrain.