2019 Map of Avondale

About this map

The Arkansas River and Huerfano River converge in this high-plains landscape of Pueblo County, where water management defines the settlement pattern. The town of Avondale and the historic site of Fort Reynolds sit north of the confluence, supported by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure including the Colorado Canal, Bessemer Ditch, and Welton Ditch. These man-made waterways carve through the terrain between the Badger Hills and Hooker Hills, illustrating the agricultural transformation of the semi-arid steppe. Local history is centered at the San Jose Church Cem, located along the Huerfano corridor. The map details a transition from the structured street grids of Boone and Avondale to the broad, rural allotments defined by county roads like Co RD 702 and Co RD 327, providing a clear view of modern land use and historical water rights.