2013 Map of North Rattlesnake Butte

About this map

Chase Ranch and a network of water management features define this high-plains landscape where Pueblo, Huerfano, and Las Animas counties meet. The terrain is marked by numerous canyons and ridges, including Turkey Ridge and The Beardsley, punctuated by the prominent North Rattlesnake Butte to the south. This era shows an extensive reliance on small-scale water storage, evidenced by the United States Government Reservoir, Lone Jack Reservoir, and Overshaun Reservoir. These reservoirs and various springs, such as Duran Spring and Dimi Spring, supported the ranching operations that historically anchored this region. The map also traces the path of Co-10, which cuts through the southern portion near Tryon Canyon, providing a primary route through this remote section of the Colorado plains.