2013 Map of La Veta

About this map

Silver Mountain and Cross Mountain dominate the high terrain of Huerfano County, framing a landscape where water management and ranching define the local economy. The town of La Veta serves as the primary hub, situated near the banks of the Cucharas River and the Dyer Ditch irrigation system. Transport and infrastructure are centered around the Cuchara Valley Airport at La Veta and the corridor of Us-160, which cuts through the northern drainage basins of Chavez Arroyo and N Abeyta Cr. Local history is anchored by the Occidental settlement and several outlying sites such as Tres Valles Ranch. For genealogists, the map identifies specific burial sites including Oak View Cem and the La Veta Cem, while the rugged southern reaches are marked by the steep descent of Poison Canyon and the winding course of Middle Cr.