2016 Map of Barcus Creek

About this map

Barcus Creek and its various forks dominate this high-elevation terrain in Rio Blanco County, where deep drainages like Trail Canyon and Pinto Gulch carve through the Colorado landscape. This 2016 survey provides a clear look at the intricate watershed system feeding into Greasewood Cr, including the N Fork Greasewood Cr and Middle Fork Greasewood Cr. The map reveals a high-desert environment defined by its watercourses rather than settlements, showing how the land is segmented by township and range boundaries such as t1n r98w and t2n r99w. A network of rural routes, including Co RD 89 and Co RD 123, provides the only modern access through these winding valleys. The cartography highlights the complex topography of the Piceance Basin area, where seasonal creeks like Yellow Cr and N Barcus Cr illustrate the drainage patterns essential to this arid region's geography.