2022 Map of Hobson

About this map

The Arkansas River carves a deep valley through this high-plains landscape on the border of Fremont and Pueblo counties. Water management defines the settlement pattern here, with the Minnequa Canal and Hobson Ditch diverting the river's flow to support the semi-arid region's needs. The small community of Hobson sits near the confluence of several drainages, including Fred Rohr Gulch and Richie Gulch, while the settlement of Siloam is tucked into the southwestern corner of the quadrangle. For those studying the geography of the Arkansas Valley, the map documents the transition from the river's riparian corridor to the dissected uplands marked by ephemeral streams like Willow Spring Cr and Little Red Cr. Trails such as the Pueblo Res River Access Northwest Trl indicate the area's modern utility for recreation, even as the landscape retains its rural character through traditional property boundaries.