2011 Map of Valley View Hot Springs

About this map

Valley View Hot Springs sits at the base of the Sangre de Cristo foothills, serving as a focal point for this Saguache County landscape. The mapping reveals a history of extraction and water management, notably through clustered mineral interests like the Orient Mine, Old Bennet Mine, and the Millie Luna Mine. These sites are linked by rugged drainages such as Orient Canyon and Hot Springs Canyon, which channel water toward the valley floor. To the south, the agricultural requirements of the region are evident in the engineered paths of the Cotton Creek Ditch and the Hoffman Niedhardt Ditch. Cultural history is anchored at the Cotton Creek Cemetery, situated near the confluence of local mountain streams like Cotton Creek and Major Creek, illustrating the long-standing connection between the area's residents and its vital water sources.