2019 Map of Buckhorn Lakes

About this map

Cimarron Ridge and the Uncompahgre Plateau dominate this high-altitude landscape where Montrose, Ouray, and Gunnison counties meet. The topography is defined by significant drainage systems, including Onion Cr, Beaton Cr, and Billy Cr, which carve through the terrain beneath landmarks like Storm King and Sawtooth Rocks. Water management is a critical feature of the local geography, evidenced by the Chaffe Gulch Dentention Number 6 Reservoir and Coons Reservoir. These reservoirs, along with high-mountain clusters like Jutten Lakes and Onion Lakes, support the varied ecosystems within the Uncompahgre National Forest. Road access is limited to thoroughfares such as Buckhorn Rd and various county routes, reflecting the area's primary use for forest management, ranching, and remote recreation.