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1970 Map of Chicos Well

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Chicos Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Huerfano River defines the western edge of this landscape, where the Welton Road runs parallel to the water through a valley floor marked by several irrigation and drainage systems. This 1970s record of Pueblo County shows a complex network of managed water sources, notably the Nepesta Farmers Ditch and numerous reservoirs such as Nepesta Reservoir No 5 and McFarland Res No 1. The presence of several flowing wells, including Chicos Well (Flowing) and Fountain Well (Flowing), highlights the vital role of groundwater management in this arid environment.

Moving east, the terrain rises into the Hooker Hills and towards landmarks like Butler Butte. The map provides specific points of interest for local history, including a solitary Grave located north of the hills and various family-named reservoirs like McClain Res and Goodwin Res. The drainage of North Chicosa Creek and its series of reservoirs, including Upper Chicosa Res, demonstrate the 20th-century reliance on catchments for agriculture and ranching.