2019 Map of Buckeye Reservoir

About this map

Buckeye Reservoir serves as a central hydrological point on this high-altitude landscape, situated within the Manti-La Sal National Forest along the border of Colorado and Utah. This 2019 survey documents a complex system of ridges and basins, most notably the prominent Sinbad Ridge overlooking Sinbad Valley and the expansive Willow Basin to the west. The area is defined by its drainage network, with Roc Creek, Mellenthin Cr, and Geyser Cr carving through the uplifted terrain of Carpenter Ridge. Transportation through this backcountry is represented by a network of forest and access routes including the Paradox Trail, Geyser Pass Rd, and Buckeye Rd. This map captures the administrative intersection of Montrose and San Juan counties, illustrating how modern forest management and recreational corridors like Pine Flat navigate the high-desert environment.