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2022 Map of Big Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Blue Mesa Reservoir dominates the northern landscape of this Gunnison County quadrangle, where the impounded waters of the Gunnison River meet the steep slopes of the West Elk Mountains. This 2022 survey illustrates the modern layout of the Curecanti National Recreation Area, showing the infrastructure of the CO HWY 149 Beach Access and several trail systems like the Beaver Creek Trl. Rising south of the water, the massive flat-topped Big Mesa and the prominent Blaine Rock define the local topography.

The map details a network of backcountry routes such as the Aberdeen-Iron West Trl and Vulcan Road, which trace the drainage basins of Steuben Creek and Willow Cr. For those researching local geography, the sheet identifies specific natural water sources like Big Springs and numerous seasonal flows including Corral Cr and Sugar Cr, providing a clear record of the watershed and recreational access points in this high-altitude region.