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2011 Map of Blind Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Blind Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Blind Lake serves as a central landmark in this high-elevation landscape within Garfield County, dominated by a complex network of alpine lakes and managed water resources. The 2011 survey reveals an intricate irrigation and water storage system evidenced by numerous reservoirs, including Ned Reservoir, Jim Larson Reservoir, and Donkey Reservoir. This area is defined by its drainage patterns, where Fish Creek and Birch Creek carve through the terrain, flanked by curiosities such as Dog Flat and the aptly named Stink Flats.

Water management is a primary feature of the geography here, with facilities like the Beaver Dam Reservoir and Left Hand Reservoir dotting the map. For those studying the local hydrological history, the naming conventions provide character, from the secluded Honeymoon Lake and Solitaire Lake to the more ominous Dead Horse Lake. The primary access route, Fish Creek Rd, provides the backbone for navigating this aquatic-heavy terrain.