2022 Map of Walker Canyon

About this map

Walker Canyon and the surrounding high plains of Southeast Colorado are defined by a network of seasonal watercourses and distinctive geological formations. The landscape is marked by the Las Animas and Baca County boundary, which cuts north-to-south through a region of deep drainage systems like Burton Canyon and Shell-Rock Canyon. Local water sources such as Hackberry Springs and Alum Spring provided essential stopovers in this arid environment. Historically, the area features unique landmarks like The Chimneys and Fan Top Tree, which likely served as navigational aids across the open range. The drainage of Two Butte Cr and its tributary Burro Arroyo dominate the southern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the complex erosional patterns that characterize this part of the Colorado territory.