2016 Map of Weston

About this map

The Purgatoire River carves through this Southern Colorado landscape, anchoring a string of small river-valley settlements including Weston, Cordova Plaza, and Medina Plaza. These communities occupy the lowlands of the Picketwire Valley, a name that reflects the local phonetic adaptation of the river's French title. To the south, the topography rises sharply toward the Ute Hills, while the north is defined by a complex system of drainage canyons such as Lincoln Canyon and Burro Canyon. Local history is visible in the placement of the Weston Cem and Pacheca Cem, along with water resources like the Ojo Verde Reservoir and Horn Spring. The presence of these small plazas and traditional family cemeteries highlights the long-standing agricultural and ranching heritage concentrated along the river corridor.