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2013 Map of Barkelew Draw

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Barkelew Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Hamilton Mesa and the surrounding drainage systems of San Miguel County define this landscape as it appeared in 2013. The map shows a network of hydraulic management and high-altitude terrain within the Uncompahgre National Forest, where the Lilylands Canal winds through the eastern sections. Water management is a central theme, evidenced by the Two Fork Reservoir and several named seasonal drainages including Barkelew Draw, Quinn Draw, and Mud Springs Draw.

Transport and access in this part of Colorado are limited to a grid of forest and ranch roads such as u29 RD, w35 RD, and Hamilton. The transition from the flat top of the mesa down into East Broad Canyon and toward Nelson Cr illustrates the complex topography of the Callan Divide. This survey is particularly useful for understanding the modern footprint of ranching and resource management in a region defined by its verticality and water rights.