2016 Map of Capulin

About this map

The Alamosa River and La Jara Cr define the intricate hydraulic landscape of the San Luis Valley near the border of Alamosa and Conejos counties. This area is characterized by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Monte Vista Canal, Scandinavian Ditch, and Union Ditch, which support the high-altitude agricultural plots surrounding the settlement of Capulin. The layout of these waterways, often following the natural descent toward the east, reveals the region's reliance on managed water rights. Genealogists and local historians will find the Capulin Cem and Saint Joseph Cem located near the town center, along with the smaller settlement of Morgan to the northeast. The southern portion of the map transitions into the more varied terrain of La Jara Arroyo, showing the contrast between the flat, canal-fed valley floor and the rising slopes at the valley's edge.