2011 Map of Buckhorn Lakes

About this map

Tyler Mine and a network of high-altitude creek drainages define this 2011 survey of Montrose County. The landscape is marked by isolated landmarks like Jutten Cabin and Comerer Ranch, which sit among a complex system of water management features including the Chaffe Gulch Dentention Number 6 Reservoir and Coons Reservoir. Numerous named peaks and passes such as Slagle Pass, Storm King, and Sawtooth Rocks suggest a challenging terrain where drainage flows through Onion Creek, Billy Creek, and Beaton Creek. This modern survey reflects the continued significance of high-country ranching and water storage in Western Colorado. The concentration of lakes, from the primary Buckhorn Lakes to the smaller Onion Lakes and Jutten Lakes, underscores the hydrological importance of this montane environment for the surrounding region.