2019 Map of Hog Ranch Canyon

About this map

The Huerfano River flows across the northern edge of this Pueblo County landscape, carving through a region defined by complex drainage patterns and isolated water sources. Ranching history is evident in the names of natural features and small-scale water management projects, such as Gallegos Reservoir, Peterson Reservoir, and the Homestead Reservoir found in the southeastern corner. The terrain is marked by prominent ridges and draws, including Sawtooth Peak and the high ground of Black Ridge. Local history is anchored by the Finn Cem in the northeast, while the nomenclature of the land—Horse Pasture Canyon, Karrick Pocket, and Hog Ranch Canyon—suggests a long-standing reliance on the scattered springs like Salt Spring and Hog Springs for livestock and settlement in this arid environment.