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2001 Map of Buckeye Reservoir

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Buckeye Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2004
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2004

About this map

Carpenter Ridge dominates the skyline in this high-altitude borderland where the western slope of Colorado meets the high desert of Utah. Centered on the Buckeye Reservoir, the landscape reflects the dual priorities of recreation and natural resource management within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The map captures a complex network of 4WD tracks that thread through features like Pine Flat and Willow Basin, providing access to remote locations for stockmen and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Evidence of historical activity is found in the northeast, where a Prospect sits near the edge of the Sinbad Valley. This area, marked by dramatic drainages such as Roc Creek and Paradox Draw, illustrates the rugged transition from the forested plateaus of Montrose County down into the canyon country across the State Line into Grand County. The presence of the Communication Site Buckeye underscores the continued utility of these high summits for regional infrastructure at the start of the 21st century.