2010 Map of Barcus Creek

About this map

Pinto Mesa Windmill stands as a solitary landmark in this high-desert drainage basin within Rio Blanco County. The landscape is defined by the complex branching of Greasewood Creek and Barcus Creek, whose various forks—including the North Fork and East Fork—carve through the terrain. A sparse network of ranching roads, such as County Rd 89 and County Rd 122, provides the primary access across these remote canyons and gulches. The drainage patterns of Trail Canyon and Pinto Gulch illustrate the seasonal hydrology of the region, where water management features like windmills were essential for local land use. This 2010 survey reflects a largely undeveloped area where the topography is dominated by natural watercourses rather than human settlements.