2019 Map of Cucharas Reservoir

About this map

Cucharas Reservoir and the winding Cucharas River dominate the northern landscape of this corner of southern Colorado. The terrain transitions from the water's edge to the high elevations of Cordova Mesa in the southeast, illustrating a rugged topography defined by deep incisions like Vigil Canyon and Rattlesnake Canyon. A sparse network of county roads, including Co RD 210 and Co RD 211, provides the primary access through this arid landscape, which straddles the boundary between Huerfano and Las Animas Counties. The presence of Maes Spring and Bustos Flat suggests historical reliance on specific water sources and level ground in an otherwise dissected high-plains environment. This map reflects the enduring rural character of the region, where land use is dictated by the dramatic shifts in elevation and the availability of water from the reservoir system.