2022 Map of Valley View Hot Springs

About this map

Rio Grande National Forest and San Isabel National Forest dominate this high-altitude landscape along the border of Custer and Saguache counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the valley floor up through Steel Canyon and Lime Canyon toward the towering Cottonwood Peak. A network of historic irrigation projects and trails highlights the region's managed water and access, featuring the Hoffman Niedhardt Ditch and the Cotton Cr Ditch at the base of the mountains. For genealogists and local historians, the Cotton Creek Cem provides a specific point of interest near the southern edge of the survey. The extensive trail system, including the Hot Springs Trl and Major Creek Trl, illustrates the long-standing recreational and utilitarian pathways that carve through Orient Canyon and Black Canyon.