2013 Map of Chicos Well

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The Huerfano River defines the western edge of this landscape, where early 21st-century water management is the primary marker of human activity in Pueblo County. Irrigation infrastructure like the Nepesta Farmers Ditch and Welton Ditch cuts across the terrain, indicating a high reliance on diverted water for agriculture and livestock in this arid region. Centrally located, Chicos Well and the nearby N Chicosa Cr highlight the historical importance of specific water sources in a territory punctuated by features like Goodwin Reservoir and East Cox Windmill. The land rises toward the Hooker Hills in the north, while dry features such as Doyle Arroyo and Long Draw suggest the ephemeral nature of the local drainage system. This survey documents the persistent ranching and farming footprint, connected by a network of county roads including CO Road 3702.