2022 Map of Capps Springs

About this map

The Cucharas River carves a deep path through the center of this landscape, followed by the Cucharas Canyon Trl. This drainage system defines the local topography, creating a network of secondary ravines including Bustos Canyon, Keystone Canyon, and Rattlesnake Canyon. Cattle ranching and water management are the primary human imprints on the land, evidenced by numerous man-made water sources like Wyatt Reservoir, Goodrich Tank, and Salyers Reservoir. These features, along with natural points such as Capps Springs and Vigil Spring, indicate the vital importance of water rights in this arid Huerfano County territory. Transportation is limited to a sparse grid of rural routes like Wilsons Crossing Rd and Sheeps Crossing Rd, while the Cuchara Ranch Airport provides a remote aerial link for the surrounding ranchlands.