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2013 Map of Big Bucktail Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The San Miguel River cuts through the southwestern corner of this Colorado landscape, shaping the steep walls of San Miguel Canyon and the surrounding high-desert plateaus. Within the Uncompahgre National Forest, the terrain is defined by a series of mesas and drainages, most notably Pinto Mesa and the winding course of Big Bucktail Creek. Small rural settlements like Mountain View and Piñon mark the limited human footprint in a region dominated by canyons and complex water management systems.

Water infrastructure is a primary feature of the local economy, evidenced by the presence of the Glencoe Ditch, C C Ditch, and Parkway Ditch. These man-made features contrast with the wilder stretches of Robbers Roost Canyon and the Tabeguache Basin. High-elevation trails such as the Bucktail Creek Trail 5659.0 and the Indian Trail 5500.0 provide access across the varied elevations of the Montrose County backcountry.