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2010 Map of Capulin

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Capulin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Capulin and Morgan serve as the primary nodes of settlement in this High Plains landscape, defined by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure designed to harness the waters of the Alamosa River and La Jara Creek. The reliance on local water rights is evident in the dense web of canals and ditches that crisscross the terrain, including the Monte Vista Canal, Scandinavian Ditch, and Union Ditch. These man-made waterways follow the natural contours of the land, supporting agricultural operations in an otherwise arid region of Conejos County.

Local history and genealogy are anchored by the Saint Joseph Cemetery and Capulin Cemetery, located near the heart of the community. The map reveals how the modern grid of county roads, such as County Rd CC and County Rd W, has been superimposed over the meandering paths of older watercourses like La Jara Arroyo. This 2010 survey provides a clear view of the persistent land-use patterns that have sustained these communities for generations.