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2016 Map of Boggy Draw

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Boggy Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

San Juan National Forest lands dominate this high-altitude landscape in southwest Colorado, where a complex network of canyons and reservoirs speaks to the area's vital water management and timber history. Named features like Sawmill Reservoir and Railroad Reservoir suggest the early industrial heritage of the plateau, while the presence of the McPhee Reservoir shoreline marks the western edge of the quadrangle. The terrain is deeply incised by Trail Canyon and Bean Canyon, creating a rugged relief that has historically challenged movement through the region.

Outdoor recreation and range management are evident through an extensive trail system, including the Boggy Draw OHV Trail and the Maverick Trail. Dozens of smaller water catchments such as Peel Spring Peel Number Two Reservoir and Colt Number Three Reservoir are scattered across the forest, supporting local wildlife and livestock in this arid environment. The map also captures the transition from the forested heights of McPhee Park down toward the drainages of May Canyon.