2019 Map of Nepesta

About this map

The Arkansas River serves as the central artery for this high-plains landscape, where an extensive network of human-made waterways reveals a long history of desert irrigation. In the southeast, the settlement of Nepesta is anchored by the Nepesta Cem, while the surrounding terrain is etched by the Oxford-Farmers-Ditch, Welton Ditch, and the massive Colorado Canal. This intricate system of water management, which also includes the Rocky Ford Highline Canal and the Dotson and Enlargement Reservoir, highlights the critical role of hydraulic engineering in the agricultural development of Pueblo County. The map provides a detailed look at how natural features like Kramer Cr and Thompson Arroyo are integrated into a grid-based rural landscape defined by local routes such as Nepesta Rd and Garcia Rd.