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2016 Map of Vilas North

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Vilas North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Vilas sits at the southern edge of this High Plains landscape, situated along the intersection of local routes in Baca County. The settlement is anchored by the Vilas Cem to the north, which serves as a significant landmark for those tracing local family histories. The surrounding terrain is defined by its drainage patterns, most notably the meandering course of Bear Creek and Bear Cr that cuts across the lower half of the quadrangle.

Further north, the landscape remains largely rural, dotted with small water features like Turks Pond and intermittent flows such as Horse Cr and Antelope Cr. The map reveals a strict township and range grid system, with many roads like Co RD KK and Co RD 37 following section lines. This pattern illustrates the enduring influence of the Public Land Survey System on the development of this corner of Colorado.