Rio Grande County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

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Rio Grande County Physical, Cultural & Historical Features

Note 1: The Cultural Feature "Locales" can be very helpful in getting oriented in a new community.
Note 2: Links for Local Area Search and Driving Directions are below each feature map.

Physical Features
Basins 1
Canals 56
Channels 1
Flats 22
Gaps 5
Lakes 9
Pillars 1
Reservoirs 10
Ridges 1
Slopes 1
Springs 4
Streams 75
Summits 37
Valleys 32
Cultural Features
Airports
  Public and Private Airports 7
  Heliports 1
Cemeteries 7
Education - Schools
  Other Schools 5
  Elementary Schools 4
  Middle Schools 2
  High Schools 2
Emergency Response & Law Enforcement
  Ambulance Service 3
  Fire Station & EMS Station 4
  Law Enforcement 7
Federal Lands & Reserves
  Forests 1
  Wildlife Areas 1
Government Services
  City or Town Hall 4
  Court House 1
  Post Offices 4
Hospitals & Medical Centers 1
Public Landmarks & Attractions
  Campgrounds 8
  Picnic Areas 4
  Trailheads 22
  Visitor Centers 1
Historical Features
Populated Places 1
  • Physical Features are the natural features of the Earth's surface.
  • Cultural Features are landscape features that were created or shaped by humans.
  • Historical Features are features that no longer exist on the landscape.
  • Historical Landmarks: Colorado's National Historic Landmarks
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