2019 Map of Barkelew Draw

About this map

Hamilton Mesa and the surrounding high country of San Miguel County define this landscape at the edge of the Uncompahgre National Forest. The map documents a complex network of drainage systems, including Barkelew Draw, Mud Springs Draw, and West Mud Spring Draw, which shape the local topography. Human engineering is evident through the presence of the Lilylands Canal and the Two Fork Reservoir, indicating the vital importance of water management in this arid region. The terrain is further divided by the Callan Divide and the deep incision of East Broad Canyon. A sparse but significant road network, including the Norwood Burn Rd and numerous county routes like Co Rd 34Y, provides access through the public lands and forest boundaries, tracing a pattern of land use that balances conservation with local transit needs.