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2013 Map of Cedarwood

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cedarwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Cedarwood sits along Cedarwood Rd in a landscape defined by the deep incisions of the Huerfano River and its many tributary drainages. The river system carves a complex network of canyons through the high plains, including Horse Thief Canyon, Poleline Canyon, and Cedarwood Canyon. This geography influenced the early movement of people and livestock, as evidenced by the namesake Poleline Camp and the reliance on isolated water sources like Little Joe Spring and Bustos Spring.

The southern portion of the quadrangle marks the boundary between Pueblo and Huerfano counties, where the land rises toward Turkey Ridge. In this arid environment, the confluence of the Cucharas River and the Huerfano serves as a primary geographic anchor. Smaller geological features, such as Estic Canyon and Doe Canyon, create a rugged topography that limited large-scale settlement, preserving the character of the ranching country.