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2016 Map of Walsenburg South

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Walsenburg South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Walsenburg serves as the focal point in the upper reaches of this Colorado landscape, where the High Plains meet the complex geological formations of Huerfano County. The city’s infrastructure is closely tied to its water management, evidenced by the Walsenburg Water System Reservoir and a network of irrigation channels like the Gomez Ditch and Hojita Ditch. To the west, the striking verticality of The Hogback and Unfug Ridge frames the basins of Horseshoe Lake Reservoir and Martin Lake Reservoir, highlighting the area's transition from urban grid to structured wilderness.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks such as South Saint Mary Cem near the town center and the more secluded Laguna Cem to the south. The terrain is marked by distinctive geological features, including the Big Dyke and Small Dyke near Pryor Canyon, while the Cucharas River winds through the northern sectors. These natural barriers and water sources historically dictated the placement of ranch roads and trails, such as the Cuerno Verde Trail and Equestrian Trail.