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1994 Map of Big Bucktail Creek

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Big Bucktail Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The San Miguel River cuts a deep course through the southern portion of this landscape, flanked by the San Miguel Canyon Highway. This 1990s-era documentation reveals a terrain heavily influenced by water management and mineral extraction, featuring several mines and a Gravel Pit near the riverbanks. High above the canyon floor, Pinto Mesa and Tabeguache Basin define the upland geography within the Uncompahgre National Forest.

A network of irrigation infrastructure, including the Glencoe Ditch and Parkway Ditch, illustrates the complex engineering required to move water across these high mesas. Cultural landmarks are sparse but significant for local history, including a small Cem and a Siphon near the river. Numerous four-wheel-drive tracks and the Indian Trail provide access to remote reaches like Coal Canyon and Tuttle Draw, tracing a history of land use from ranching to recreation.