Comanche National Grassland, National grassland in Baca County, Colorado.
The Comanche National Grassland spans 443,081 acres across southeastern Colorado, featuring native prairie grasslands, canyons, and diverse ecological zones at elevations from 3,900 to 6,200 feet.
Federal authorities acquired these lands in response to the devastating effects of the 1930s Dust Bowl, establishing the National Grassland designation in 1960 to preserve the natural landscape.
Ancient petroglyphs throughout the grassland reveal an 8,000-year human presence, from early Apishipa farmers through Apache settlements to Comanche territorial occupation.
The grassland divides into two operational sections, with ranger districts in Springfield and La Junta, providing access points for hiking, camping, and wildlife observation.
The Picketwire Canyon within the Timpas Unit contains one of the largest dinosaur track sites in North America, preserving prehistoric footprints in limestone beds.
Location: Colorado
Website: https://fs.usda.gov/detail/psicc/about-forest/districts/?cid=fsm9_032695
GPS coordinates: 37.33670,-103.06900
Latest update: March 9, 2025 09:44
Colorado features natural areas and historical sites away from common routes. The locations range from sand formations at Paint Mines Park to Zapata waterfalls. Bishop Castle displays hand-built stone architecture in the forest, while Devil's Causeway presents narrow rock bridges in the wilderness. Fossil discoveries, dinosaur tracks, and abandoned mining towns document the state's history.
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