2013 Map of Capulin

About this map

Capulin and the nearby settlement of Morgan are situated within an intricate web of irrigation and drainage systems in the San Luis Valley. The landscape is defined by the management of the Alamosa River and La Jara Cr, with numerous engineered waterways such as the Monte Vista Canal, Scandinavian Ditch, and Morganville Ditch supporting the region's agricultural layout. These ditches often follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, creating a distinctive grid-like pattern across the valley floor. Genealogists and local historians will find significant markers at the Capulin Cem and Saint Joseph Cem, which serve as permanent records of the community's heritage near the junction of Co-15. The presence of features like the Viejo Ditch and New Exchange Ditch highlights a complex history of water rights and land use essential to this high-altitude environment.