2011 Map of Adams Lake

About this map

Clinetop Mesa anchors the northern reaches of this high-elevation landscape in Garfield County, where a complex network of seasonal drainage and named springs defines the water table. The topography is marked by significant vertical relief, ranging from the prominent Flatiron Mountain and Tibbetts Ridge in the southeast to Spring Hill near the center of the quadrangle. Several high-country water bodies, including Adams Lake and Bugle Lake, are fed by a series of drainages like Canyon Creek and East Elk Creek. This 2011 survey captures the distribution of vital water sources in an arid environment, specifically locating Boiler Spring, Second Set Spring, Third Set Spring, and Bearwallow Spring. These features, alongside the remote route 601, illustrate the vital infrastructure required for range management and resource access in this part of the Colorado Rockies.