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2011 Map of Barkelew Draw

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Barkelew Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hamilton Creek and its complex network of seasonal drainages define this high-altitude landscape in San Miguel County. The terrain is marked by significant topographical depressions, most notably Barkelew Draw and West Mud Spring Draw, which channel runoff through a series of canyons. Human intervention in this arid environment is evidenced by the presence of the Lilylands Canal and the Two Fork Reservoir, critical infrastructure for water management and ranching in the region.

A grid of Forest Service and local roads, including 39n RD and Hamilton Spur 2E, provides access to this corner of the Uncompahgre National Forest area. The map illustrates a shift from natural watercourses like Nelson Creek to engineered features such as a prominent Pipeline, reflecting the industrial and agricultural requirements of modern Colorado land use. This survey serves as a detailed record of water rights and access routes during the early 21st century.