2011 Map of Bluewater

About this map

Bluewater Creek and its complex network of tributaries define the hydrology of this Carbon County landscape. The map reveals an intricate system of water management and natural springs, including O'Connor Ditch, Orchard Ditch, and Big Bluewater Spring, which support the local Bluewater Fish Hatchery. The terrain transitions from the depths of Bachelder Canyon to the seasonal flows of Frosty Jack Creek and Rushwater Creek. Local history is anchored by the Teeples Ranch Cemetery and various family-named landmarks like the Musegades area. This 2011 survey documents a rural environment where land use is dictated by water access, from the high Bachelder Spring to the southern reaches of Cherry Creek and Cherry Springs.