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2010 Map of Maria Reservoir

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Maria Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cuchara Junction serves as a focal point in this Huerfano County landscape, where the Cucharas River and several significant irrigation projects define the local geography. The map captures a sophisticated network of water management features, including the Maria Reservoir, Cucharas Reservoir, and the Crane-Holmes Reservoir Number 2. These artificial water bodies, supported by the Duran Ditch and Holita Ditch, illustrate the importance of water rights and infrastructure in this semi-arid region.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Valdez Cemetery near Valdez Lake and the Bustos Cemetery further south, providing specific points of interest for family history research. The topography is marked by notable landforms like Bradford Mesa and several drainage systems such as Sandy Arroyo and Santa Clara Creek, reflecting the traditional ranching and agricultural character of southern Colorado.