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2016 Map of Doyle Bridge

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Doyle Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Huerfano River valley defines this high-desert landscape in eastern Pueblo County, where irrigation infrastructure and seasonal drainages dictate the pattern of human settlement. The namesake Doyle Bridge and the nearby Doyle Cem serve as focal points for local history, situated just west of the Huerfano River's winding course. This arid corridor relies heavily on water management, evidenced by the Nepesta Farmers Ditch, Huerfano Cucharas Ditch, and Vertrees Reservoir.

Remote canyon systems and dry washes like Horse Pasture Canyon, Simpson Arroyo, and Long Draw cut through the terrain, punctuated by isolated features such as Iron Spring. Small-scale aviation and agriculture are represented by the Huerfano Ag Airport, while the network of county roads, including E Huerfano Rd and Undercliffe Rd, connects the scattered ranching and farming operations of this open range.