2011 Map of Ash Creek West

About this map

Coal Bank Hill and Square Butte rise above a landscape defined by an intricate network of ephemeral drainages and ranching water management in Garfield County. The terrain is dominated by the winding paths of Ash Creek, Lone Tree Creek, and the headwaters of the South Fork Box Creek. Human activity is primarily represented by a series of stock dams and reservoirs, which reflect the necessity of water storage in this arid environment. Significant features include the Harold Number 1 Dam, Pink Sketter Number 1 Dam, and the Spring- Miller Dam. The presence of Dirty Wash Reservoir Dam and the simple track of Haxby Rd highlight the sparse infrastructure of this region in the early 21st century, where the primary land use remains centered on grazing and water conservation.