2019 Map of Pinon

About this map

Fountain Creek bisects this landscape north of Pueblo, serving as the central artery for a complex network of irrigation infrastructure. This 2019 survey documents a series of critical water-rights features, including the Jackson and Burke Ditch, Benesch Ditch, and Sutherland Ditch, which redirect water across the arid plains. The settlement of Piñon sits along the transit corridor west of the creek, while Bragdon is situated further south near the base of Beacon Hill. The topography is defined by the contrast between the low-lying riparian zone and the rising elevations of Baculite Mesa and Tom Hollow to the southeast. Local ranching and access routes like Apelt Ranch Rd and Baculite Mesa Rd connect these remote points, illustrating the modern management of a landscape long defined by its scarcity of water.