2013 Map of Cucharas Reservoir

About this map

Cucharas Reservoir dominates the northwestern corner of this 2013 landscape, where the Cucharas River flows through the high plains of southern Colorado. The map documents the arid geography along the Huerfano and Las Animas county line, a region characterized by dramatic elevation shifts and named topographic landmarks. Notable features include Cordova Mesa in the southeast and the broad expanse of Bustos Flat to the west. Local water sources, vital in this environment, are represented by Maes Spring and drainage systems like Vigil Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon. The presence of roads such as Co-10 and several county routes illustrates the sparse but critical transportation network connecting these remote ranching and grazing lands.