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1994 Map of Barkelew Draw

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Barkelew Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Lilylands and Hamilton Mesa dominate this high-altitude landscape in San Miguel County, where ranching and resource extraction define the local economy. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation canals, including the (South Lateral) and (North Lateral), which divert water across the mesa to support high-desert agriculture. Evidence of industrial activity is scattered throughout the terrain, marked by several Gas Wells and Drill Holes that signal the region's energy development in the late 20th century.

To the west, the Dry Creek Basin State Wildlife Area and the Basin Sch represent the sparse institutional presence in this remote area. The topography is deeply incised by numerous seasonal drainages such as Barkelew Draw and Hamilton Creek, which flow toward the Uncompahgre National Forest boundary. This 1994 revision reflects a landscape shaped by water management and natural resource exploration on the Western Slope.