Vilas sits at the northern edge of this high plains landscape in Baca County, where the topography is defined by the subtle drainage patterns of Sand Arroyo Creek and Dry Creek. The area is carved into a strict rectilinear grid of rural routes, including County Road CC and County Road U, reflecting the enduring structure of Great Plains land divisions. A notable site for local historians is the Boston Cemetery in the southeastern quadrant, a quiet landmark that anchors the surrounding ranching and agricultural territory. The map captures the specialized network of local roads such as Co Rd 35 7/10 and County Road BB, which provide the essential framework for movement between the isolated farmsteads and the small settlement centers of this expansive region.
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1891 · Springfield
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1892 · Vilas
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1893 · Springfield
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · La Junta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · La Junta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · La Junta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1978 · Walsh SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · Walsh
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · Moore Draw NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1978 · Campo NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000