2013 Map of Ritter Arroyo

About this map

La Veta serves as the focal point for this landscape where the Cucharas River and Wahatoya Cr converge near the Sangre de Cristo foothills. The town's historical depth is marked by the presence of both the La Veta Cem and the Old La Veta Cem, suggesting shifts in the local community over generations. The terrain is defined by irrigation and water management, visible in the network of the Lake Merriam Ditch and several private catchments like the J O Smith and Sons Reservoir and Shearer Reservoir. To the northeast, the distinct geological formation of The Hogback rises above the drainage of Pietou Arroyo and Sand Arroyo. Transport and recreation are anchored by the La Veta Municipal Airport and the scenic Co-12 highway, while the higher ground to the south features Wahatoya Lake Reservoir and Daigre Reservoir at the base of Pinon Hill.