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2013 Map of Vilas North

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Vilas North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The town of Vilas anchors the southern edge of this High Plains landscape, situated just north of the border between rural Baca County and the protected expanse of the Comanche National Grassland. The terrain is defined by a series of intermittent watercourses, including Antelope Creek and Bear Creek, which carve gentle draws across the township and range grid. This survey captures the region's agricultural character, dominated by a strict network of county roads like CO Road 34 and CO Road 37 that serve local ranching and farming operations.

Local history and genealogy are highlighted by the Vilas Cem located just outside the main settlement. Further north, the R R Rutherford Reservoir provides a rare permanent water feature in this semi-arid environment, while Horse Creek crosses the far northeastern corner. The map documents the enduring spatial organization of southeastern Colorado, where the Public Land Survey System continues to dictate the placement of roads and property lines.