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2019 Map of Bieser Creek

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Bieser Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Pinon Mesa dominates the southern reaches of this Colorado landscape, where a network of deeply incised canyons and high-desert water sources defines the terrain. The Little Dolores River cuts across the northern section, fed by seasonal drainages such as Bieser Cr and Wilderness Cr. This 2019 survey documents a region where access is primarily restricted to a system of numbered backcountry roads like DS RD and 8.4 RD, reflecting the area's continued use for ranching and remote land management.

Water remains the most vital resource in this arid environment, marked by named features such as Toms Canyon Spring and McGinley Spring. The map captures the complex topography of the high mesa country, including the prominent Kings Canyon and McKenzie Canyon. For those researching Mesa County history, the preservation of these specific names helps trace the seasonal movement and resource management patterns of early 21st-century Colorado land use.