2013 Map of Weston

About this map

The Purgatoire River carves a central lifeline through this Las Animas County landscape, sustaining a string of Hispanic settlements along the river corridor. The community of Weston serves as a primary hub, situated near the confluence where the S Fork Purgatoire River joins the main branch. Local history is deeply etched into the riverbank at Cordova Plaza, Medina Plaza, and the small settlement of Sarcillo. Genealogists may find value in the location of Weston Cem and Pacheca Cem, which mark the generational presence of families in this valley. North of the river, the terrain rises into a complex network of drainages including Lincoln Canyon and Burro Canyon. Higher elevations feature water management via the Ojo Verde Reservoir and McDonald Reservoir, while distinctive landforms like The Island and the Ute Hills overlook the Picketwire Valley floor.