1996 Map of Villegreen

About this map

Villegreen stands as the primary namesake settlement in this high-plains landscape of Las Animas County, where the topography is defined by the sharp descent into Plum Creek Canyon. The map reveals a transition from the plateau-like surfaces of Dalerose Mesa and the drainage of Plum Creek to the protected expanse of the Comanche National Grassland in the southern portion. The presence of several Springs and a isolated Spring tucked within the canyon walls suggests the critical importance of water sources in this semi-arid environment. Infrastructure is sparse, characterized primarily by Villegreen Road and a solitary Communication Tower, illustrating the rural, open character of southeastern Colorado during the late twentieth century.