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2010 Map of Sanford Hills

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Sanford Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Sanford Hills and the surrounding high plains of Pueblo County are defined by a complex network of ranching infrastructure and seasonal water management in this 2010 survey. The landscape is dotted with named camps and ranches, such as English Camp, Jacobs Ranch, and Lou Nelson Ranch, reflecting a long-standing tradition of cattle ranching in southern Colorado. Water is the primary driver of development here, evidenced by numerous man-made catchments like Davis Reservoir, Iron Ridge Reservoir, and Mobley Reservoir, which sustain the area's agricultural life between larger drainages like the Apishapa River.

Topographic landmarks such as Blue Ridge, Haystack Butte, and the Iron Ridge provide natural orientation across the terrain. At the southern edge, the relief deepens into Woods Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon, where Cottonwood Spring suggests a reliable water source tucked into the breaks. The presence of several historic windmills, including New Windmill and Fox Windmill, further illustrates the ongoing reliance on groundwater to support this semi-arid rangeland.