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2013 Map of Walsenburg North

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Walsenburg North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Walsenburg and its northern satellite communities define the landscape of this southern Colorado region, where the high plains meet the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Small settlements such as Pictou, Maitland, and Gordon are concentrated along the winding watercourses of Pictou Arroyo and Maitland Arroyo. The distinctive geological spine of The Hogback rises south of the North Walsenburg Flood Control Reservoir, separating the developed valley from the higher terrain of Walsen Crag.

Irrigation infrastructure is prominent throughout the quadrangle, including the Homestead Canal and the Lake Merriam Ditch, supporting agriculture near the Huerfano River. Aviation and community life are represented by the Spanish Peaks Airfield and the Saint Marys Cem located along the primary north-south transport corridor. The map details a transition from the dense street grids of the county seat to the outlying ranching and residential areas of Morning Glory and Calumet.