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2019 Map of Farisita

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Farisita
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 valley serves as the primary corridor for settlement in this Huerfano County landscape, where the small community of Farisita sits at the confluence with Turkey Cr. Agricultural reliance on the river is evident through the irrigation systems of the Garcia Ditch and the Martin Ditch Number 2. These waterworks supported the small-scale ranching and farming operations that define the region's heritage. Local genealogy is anchored by sites like Farisita Cem and the Sanches Cem, which mark the presence of established families in the area.

Away from the river, the terrain is defined by seasonal watercourses such as Yellowstone Cr, Oak Cr, and Dog Springs Arroyo. Named water sources like Horse Spring and Willow Spring further indicate the importance of water management in this arid environment. A network of county roads, including Co RD 520 and Co RD 530, connects these dispersed features across the various township and range boundaries.