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2019 Map of Ritter Arroyo

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Ritter Arroyo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The town of La Veta serves as the focal point for this landscape, where the Cucharas River and Wahatoya Cr converge amid a complex network of arroyos and canyons. Family history is etched into the terrain through numerous burial grounds, including the Old La Veta Cem, La Wahatoya Cem, and the Chavez Cem. This concentration of cemeteries suggests a long-established settlement pattern deeply rooted in the local valley floor.

Water management is central to the area, evidenced by the Daigre Reservoir, Wahatoya Lake Reservoir, and the J O Smith and Sons Reservoir. These features, along with the Lake Merriam Ditch, illustrate the vital role of irrigation and water storage in supporting the community. Distinctive geological markers like The Hogback and Long Canyon frame the eastern edge, while the Cuchara Valley Airport at La Veta indicates the region's connection to wider transit networks.