2013 Map of Hayden Butte

About this map

San Isabel National Forest dominates the western half of this landscape, where the terrain transitions from high woodland ridges down into the expansive drainage basins of the high plains. A network of high-elevation paths, including the Bartlett Trail 1310, South Apache Trail 1311, and Apache Falls Trail 1357, provides a look at how this corner of Colorado was navigated before the modern road system. The water drainage pattern is particularly striking, showing the complex branching of Apache Creek and its many tributaries like Chitwood Br S Apache Cr, which feed into various arroyos. On the eastern side, the presence of Hayden Butte and Pole Canyon suggests the sharp geological relief typical of the Huerfano County area. This survey also records the detailed local road network, such as Co RD-650 and Co RD-671, which connect the scattered agricultural and ranching properties in the lower elevations.