2011 Map of Red Wing

About this map

Red Wing and the neighboring settlements of Chama and Sharpsdale occupy this stretch of the Huerfano River valley in the years following the turn of the twenty-first century. The landscape is defined by a ranching and mining legacy, where irrigation features like Montez Ditch support the valley floor while the surrounding high ground contains industrial sites such as the Santa Rosa Mine, Mcintire Mine, and the Copper King Mine to the southeast. Local genealogy is anchored by the Gonzales Cemetery and Chama Cemetery, which serve the small communities nestled between prominent landmarks like Point of Rocks and the deep incisions of Manzanares Creek. The map documents a rugged network of drainage systems, including Martin Creek and Palo Duro Creek, which feed into the primary river corridor, illustrating the critical relationship between water management and high-desert habitation.