1970 Map of Chicos Well

About this map

The Huerfano River carves through this arid landscape of Pueblo County, where a complex network of 1970s water management features defines the terrain. At the heart of the area lies the Chicos Well, feeding into a series of drainages and reservoirs including Upper Chicosa and Lower Chicosa reservoirs. The infrastructure for agriculture is prominent, evidenced by the Nepesta Farmers Ditch and numerous tanks like the Alderd Tank. These features reflect a managed prairie environment where every water source, from the East Cox Windmill to the Fountain Well, was meticulously mapped to support the region's ranching or farming needs. Rising above the lowlands, the Hooker Hills and Butler Butte provide significant topographical relief in the northeastern corner, overlooking a patchwork of family-named water features such as McClain Res and Goodwin Res.