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2016 Map of Big Bucktail Creek

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Big Bucktail Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Piñon and Mountain View stand as the primary human settlements in this high-desert canyon landscape of Montrose County. The terrain is defined by the carved paths of the San Miguel River and Big Bucktail Creek, where water management is evident through the presence of the Glencoe Ditch and Doing Ditch. Much of the northern and central portions of the map are protected within the Uncompahgre National Forest, showcasing a geography of high plateaus like Pinto Mesa and deep incisions such as San Miguel Canyon.

Transport through this territory relies on a network of backroads and historical paths, notably the winding Paradox Trail and Bucktail Creek Trail. These routes navigate past landmarks with storied names like Robbers Roost Canyon and Coal Canyon, hinting at the region's mining and outlaw history. The map also detail topographic depressions and basins, including Tabeguache Basin and Tuttle Draw, which provide a clear picture of the area's complex drainage systems and rugged vertical relief.