2016 Map of Cucharas Reservoir

About this map

Cucharas Reservoir dominates the northwestern corner of this high-plains landscape, where the Cucharas River flows through an arid terrain defined by sweeping mesas and canyons. This 2016 survey documents the rural borderlands between Huerfano and Las Animas counties, a region marked by expansive topographical features like Cordova Mesa and the wide expanse of Bustos Flat. The mapping of small-scale water sources, such as Maes Spring, highlights the critical importance of water management in this Colorado environment. The landscape is primarily accessible via a network of secondary routes including Co RD 210 and Co RD 214, reflecting a sparse settlement pattern where land use is dictated by the dramatic shifts in elevation between Vigil Canyon and the surrounding plateaus.