2013 Map of Atkinson Creek

About this map

Uravan sits along the San Miguel River at the southwestern edge of a landscape defined by deep drainages and high plateaus. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex topography of the Uncompahgre Plateau, where landforms like Gypsum Bluff, Atkinson Mesa, and Wild Cow Mesa are separated by seasonal washes such as Hog Park Wash and Spring Cr. Much of the eastern portion of the map is contained within the Uncompahgre National Forest, showing a network of specialized access routes like the Spring Creek Truck Trl and Little Johnson Trail 2617.0. The map documents the transition from the river valley to the high basins, including Johnson Basin and Blue Basin, reflecting the enduring cattle-ranching and forest-service management of this high-desert environment.