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1963 Map of Ritter Arroyo

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Ritter Arroyo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

La Veta serves as the focal point for this Huerfano County landscape, where the confluence of high-desert terrain and water management is evident. The town is flanked by essential community landmarks including the La Veta Cem and the older Old La Veta Cem, providing a clear record of local settlement history. The Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad tracks parallel the Cucharas River, following the natural corridor carved through the valley floor.

Agricultural and infrastructure development are highlighted by features such as the Daigre Res and Wahatoya Lake Reservoir, alongside the smaller Mc Evoy Lakes. These water sources, fed by Wahatoya Creek and Abeyta Creek, supported a landscape dotted with family-named landmarks like Chavez Cem and the Ritter Sch. The presence of the La Veta Landing Field and various irrigation ditches reflects the mid-century adaptation of this traditional ranching and rail territory.