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2013 Map of Big Foundation Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Oil Spring Mountain dominates the northwestern landscape of this region along the border of Rio Blanco and Garfield Counties. The area is defined by a dense network of drainages and named canyons, including Wolf Canyon, Red Rock Canyon, and Round Mountain Canyon, which carve through the high-elevation terrain. Human infrastructure is limited to sparse roadways like Co 139 and the remote W Creek Rd, highlighting the undeveloped nature of this Western Slope territory.

Water management is visible at Mark Reservoir Number 1, tucked into the head of Trail Canyon. The convergence of Big Foundation Creek and Little Foundation Creek provides a clear view of the local hydrology that supports the high desert ecosystem. Landmarks such as Twin Buttes and the deeply incised Sawmill Canyon offer distinct reference points for those studying the physical geography or land use patterns in this secluded part of Colorado.