Vilas sits at the northern edge of this high plains landscape, situated within a vast grid of section lines and county roads that define southeastern Colorado. This 2013 survey reflects the modern agricultural and conservation footprint of Baca County, where the sprawling acreage of the Comanche National Grassland segments the territory. The terrain is marked by the subtle drainage patterns of Sand Arroyo Creek and Dry Creek, which cut across the geometric regularity of the ranching allotments. A significant point for local history is the Boston Cem, located in the southeastern corner of the map, serving as a primary genealogical landmark for the surrounding rural community. The landscape is defined by its sparse settlement and the pervasive network of numbered roads, including Co Road CC and Co Road 35.4, which link the isolated homesteads and grazing lands.
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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