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2019 Map of Doyle Bridge

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Doyle Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Huerfano River carves through this rural Pueblo County landscape, where the agricultural economy is sustained by complex irrigation systems like the Nepesta Farmers Ditch and the Huerfano Cucharas Ditch. The presence of Vertrees Reservoir further highlights the critical role of water management in this arid region. Near the river crossing at Doyle Bridge, the small Doyle Cem offers a focal point for genealogical research, anchoring local family histories to this specific stretch of the valley.

Transportation and infrastructure are characterized by a network of county roads, including Undercliffe Rd and Vertrees Rd, which serve scattered ranching operations and the Huerfano Ag Airport. The terrain is marked by dramatic erosional features such as Simpson Arroyo and Horse Pasture Canyon, while landmarks like Iron Spring and Goat Butte Cr provide distinctive navigational points within the expansive grazing lands.