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2011 Map of Big Bucktail Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

San Miguel Canyon and the surrounding high mesas define this portion of Montrose County, where the San Miguel River carves through the landscape. The intricate network of irrigation channels, including the Parkway Ditch, Doing Ditch, and Glencoe Ditch, illustrates the critical role of water management in this arid region. These engineered waterways redirect flows from primary sources like Big Bucktail Creek to support local ranching and settlement.

Evidence of early 20th-century industry remains visible with the Hobbs Goulding Mine Mine located near the river's edge. Small communities such as Mountain View and Piñon serve as focal points for the area, while names like Robbers Roost Canyon and Pinto Mesa provide a glimpse into the storied geography of the Western Slope. The map also documents the drainage systems of Little Bucktail Creek and North Fork Cottonwood Creek as they descend from the higher elevations.