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2022 Map of Big Bucktail Creek

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Big Bucktail Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

The San Miguel River carves a significant course through this portion of Montrose County, defining the southern landscape within the San Miguel Canyon. This area is characterized by a complex network of early water management infrastructure, including the Glencoe Ditch, Parkway Ditch, and Doing Ditch, which illustrate the historical necessity of irrigation for local agriculture and ranching. The small settlements of Piñon and Mountain View appear along the river valley and upland routes, serving as local anchors for the surrounding rural territory.

To the north, the terrain rises into the Uncompahgre National Forest, where features like Pinto Mesa and the Tabeguache Basin dominate the geography. The map traces numerous backcountry routes such as the Bucktail Creek Trl and Delta Nucla Road Trl, highlighting the region's reliance on trail networks for access to timber and grazing lands. Natural drainages like Big Bucktail Cr and Cottonwood Cr intersect the various mesas and canyons, shaping the movement of people and livestock across the high plateau.