2013 Map of Nucla

About this map

The town of Nucla serves as the focal point for this survey of Western Colorado, situated at the intersection of Hwy 90 and Co-97. The settlement pattern reflects the area's agricultural and irrigation history, defined by the extensive C C Ditch system, including the C C Ditch - S Lateral and C C Ditch - Second Park Lateral, which distribute water across a series of mesas and parks. To the south, the San Miguel River carves through the landscape, crossed by the Calamity Bridge near Calamity Draw. The rugged geography is further detailed through numerous named basins and plateaus such as Pinto Mesa, Box Canyon, and Ross Fort Park. Portions of the Uncompahgre National Forest are visible to the northeast, where established routes like the Paradox Trail 5502.0 and Pinto Mesa Trail 5501.0 traverse the high ground near Stinking Springs.