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2011 Map of Bowie

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The North Fork Gunnison River carves through the lower portion of this landscape, serving as a corridor for both water and industry near the settlement of Bowie. This area is defined by its deep connection to coal mining, with several operations such as Bowie Mine, Farmers Mine, and Orchard Valley Mine situated along the river and nearby gulches. These industrial sites are linked by a network of specialized routes including Farmers Mine Rd and Bowie Rd, illustrating the importance of extraction to the local economy.

Water management is central to the higher elevations, where the Terror Creek Reservoir and Bruce Park Dam capture snowmelt. An intricate system of irrigation channels, such as the Overland Ditch, Terror Ditch, and Fire Mountain Canal, redirects water across the mesas. The map also identifies numerous seasonal camps like Julian Ditch Camp and Morrell Cow Camp, alongside high-altitude grazing spots like Bull Park and Cottonwood Stomp.