The Army purchased the land making up PCMS in 1983. Pronghorn, Elk, and Mule Deer are the principal large mammals found in the area. A branch of the Santa Fe Trail runs near PCMS and ancient Indian rock art and petroglyphs are common in the rocky canyons. Prior to the creation of PCMS this area was lightly populated and devoted almost entirely to ranching and livestock grazing. The Purgatoire River is the eastern boundary of the PCMS. Picketwire Canyon on the Purgatoire River. Vegetation is mostly shortgrass prairie mixed with pinyon and juniper trees. The Purgatoire River flows in a 300–400 feet deep canyon and its tributaries have cut steep arroyos into the terrain. The terrain of PCMS is flat to rolling and dotted with small, rocky hills and mesas. Annual precipitation is 12 to 16 inches (305–406 mm). Elevations on Site range from 4,300 to 5,800 feet (1,311 to 1,768 m) The Site has a semi-arid, steppe climate. The Purgatoire River, locally known as the Picketwire, is its eastern boundary. It borders on Comanche National Grassland to its north. PCMS is located northeast of Trinidad, Colorado, and is part of Las Animas County, Colorado. In 2013 the Army cancelled the planned expansion. Local residents and conservation organizations opposed the expansion. Army announced a plan to expand PCMS by purchasing additional land mostly owned by individuals and devoted to ranching. The Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) is a training site for Fort Carson. The Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (also Pinon and Pinyon) is a 235,896 acre (955 km 2) U.S. Also shows which areas are permanently off-limits.One of the site's entrances along U.S.The FC recreation map shows the Gold Routes downrange really well.The FC Recreation Map is downloadable by clicking here: Fort Carson Recreation Map (Updated on 22 March 2022) To Open and download on the computer, the maps works well in "Google Chrome" and "Mozilla Firefox", but there may be some problems opening and downloading maps in "Internet Explorer".And many more exciting helpful tools.Ĭomplete instructions can be opened, downloaded, and printed by clicking here: INSTRUCTIONS.You can pin your vehicle, harvest, and other locations,.PDF Maps has zoom in and out capability and map rotation using smart phone touch screen,.You will know if you have entered a Restricted Area,.
You will know what Route you are on when driving,.You will always know where you are when downrange and if you are in the correct area you checked into on your Down Range Pass,.The App Avenza will show you where you are on the map and is interactive! MAPS & NAVIGATION Free maps of FC and PCMS are downloadable onto "PDF Maps" application on smart phones.
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