2013 Map of Walsenburg South

About this map

Walsenburg sits at the northern edge of this high-plains landscape, where the town's grid meets the complex geology of Huerfano County. This survey captures a terrain defined by dramatic vertical features and vital water management, most notably The Hogback and the striking Big Dike formation. The presence of the Laguna Cem south of the main settlement offers a point of interest for genealogists, while the cluster of reservoirs, including Horseshoe Lake Reservoir and Martin Lake Reservoir within Lathrop State Park, illustrates the region's reliance on the Cucharas River and an intricate network of irrigation channels like Lake Merriam-Ditch and Gomez Ditch. As the land rises toward the south, the map reveals the transition into more broken country at Ideal Canyon and Pryor Canyon, marked by prominent landmarks like the Castle Rocks and Unfug Ridge.