2016 Map of Vicente Canyon

About this map

The southern Colorado landscape of the Rio Grande National Forest is defined by a complex network of high-elevation drainages and land partitions. La Jara Cr and the La Jara Arroyo serve as the primary watercourses, carving a series of named features across the terrain. Several distinct canyons, likely named for early regional families or ranching interests, include Romero Canyon, Leandro Canyon, and Trujillo Canyon. These features, along with Garambuyo Gulch and Canyon del Rancho, indicate a legacy of land use centered on the seasonal movement of livestock and water access. The map reveals the interplay of natural topography and human infrastructure, such as FDR 240, which provides access to the higher elevations near Flat Top. This 2016 survey documents the enduring physical character of the San Luis Valley's western edge, maintaining the traditional Spanish naming conventions of the region.