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1972 Map of Villegreen

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Villegreen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Villegreen stands as the primary namesake settlement on this Colorado landscape, situated along the north-south artery of Villegreen Road. The geography is defined by deep incisions through the high plains, most notably the winding paths of Plum Canyon and Poitrey Canyon. These drainages, along with their associated waterways like Plum Creek and Poitrey Creek, reveal a terrain sculpted by erosion, creating distinct landmarks like the Seven Pocket formation in the northwest.

The layout of the land during this period reflects a pastoral environment dependent on scattered water sources such as various Spring locations and a designated Well. Infrastructure is sparse, marked primarily by the presence of a Radio Tower and the grid of township and range lines. The map provides a look at the rural character of Las Animas County before modern expansion, capturing the intersection of natural canyon systems and the high-desert road network.