2016 Map of Vigil

About this map

Picketwire Valley and Stonewall Valley form the heart of this Southern Colorado landscape, where the N Fork Purgatoire River and Middle Fork Purgatoire River merge into the main Purgatoire River. The drainage network is dense with named canyons like Hicks Canyon, Apache Canyon, and Pando Canyon, illustrating a terrain defined by deep erosional cuts and significant elevation changes. Small settlements such as Vigil, Zamara, and Weston follow the river’s path, reflecting a classic Western pattern where water availability dictates the location of villages and roads. A network of rural routes, including Spanish Peaks Trl and Parras Canyon Rd, provides access to landmarks like the Pete Hills and the Culebra Overlook. The nomenclature here, from Parras Plaza to Santistevan Canyon, suggests a deep local history tied to early regional families and the heritage of Las Animas County.