2022 Map of Chicos Well

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The Huerfano River defines the northwest corner of this landscape, where the Welton Ditch and Nepesta Farmers Ditch trace the contours of the valley to support local agriculture. The terrain is characterized by a sophisticated network of water management, evidenced by numerous named storage basins including McClain Reservoir, West Chicos Reservoir, and the tiered system of Upper Chicosa Reservoir, Lower Chicosa Reservoir, and East Chicos Reservoir. To the north, the Hooker Hills rise above the drainage of Fourmile Cr. This area of Pueblo County shows a pattern of ranching and irrigation infrastructure typical of the high plains, with specific family-named landmarks like McFarland Reservoir Number 1 and East Cox Reservoir providing valuable points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing land use in the region.