2019 Map of Valley View Hot Springs

About this map

Valley View Hot Springs sits at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, marking a unique geothermal and recreational point on the border of the San Luis Valley. This 2019 survey captures the transition from the flat agricultural valley floor to the protected wilderness of the Rio Grande National Forest and San Isabel National Forest. The landscape is defined by its water management and elevation, with man-made features like the Hoffman Niedhardt Ditch and Cotton Cr Ditch diverting mountain runoff to the arid plains below. High-altitude landmarks like Cottonwood Peak tower over the network of canyons, including Black Canyon and Orient Canyon. For those tracing local heritage, the Cotton Creek Cem remains a significant marker of early settlement near the base of the range, while a system of footpaths like the Hot Springs Trail and Major Creek Trail provides access to the steep drainage basins.