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2010 Map of Walsenburg North

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Walsenburg North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The northern reaches of Walsenburg and the surrounding high plains of Huerfano County reveal an intensive history of resource extraction. A high density of coal operations, including the Huerfano Coal Mine, Strong Mine, and Tioga Mine, defines the industrial footprint of this landscape. Many of these sites, such as the Morning Glory Mine and Black Canyon Mine, are clustered around the small settlements of Pictou and Maitland.

The terrain is punctuated by significant water management and geological landmarks like The Hogback and Walsen Crag. Local infrastructure is represented by the Walsenburg Landing Field and several flood control measures, including the North Walsenburg Flood Control Dam. The presence of the Saint Marys Cemetery north of the city provides a focal point for genealogical research in an area once dominated by the labor of the coal fields.