2016 Map of Red Wing

About this map

The Huerfano River corridor defines the settlement patterns of this southern Colorado landscape, where the communities of Red Wing and Chama sit amidst a complex network of high-altitude water management. Evidence of early ranching and local genealogy is anchored by the Gonzales Cem and Chama Cem, while the Montez Ditch illustrates the vital role of irrigation in the valley. The terrain transitions from the valley floor up toward the San Isabel National Forest, marked by distinctive geological features like Point of Rocks and the deep incisions of Bruenellie Canyon. In the southern reaches, the boundary between Huerfano Co and Costilla Co follows the high ridges near Slide Mtn and Iron Mtn, separating the Huerfano drainage from the steep drainages of Placer Cr and Middle Fork Placer Cr.