2022 Map of Buckhorn Lakes

About this map

The Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Ouray and Montrose counties. Characterized by a dense network of alpine water bodies and sharp topographical relief, the area includes the Buckhorn Lakes and the clusters of Onion Lakes and Jutten Lakes. The map reveals a transition from the lower Chaffee Gulch in the southwest to the towering elevations of the Cimarron Ridge in the east. Notable geological landmarks like Castle Rock, Storm King, and the jagged Sawtooth Rocks provide essential navigation points for the terrain. This 2022 survey captures the modern forest road system, including Buckhorn Rd and Co Rd 32, which snake through the drainage basins of Billy Cr and Onion Cr, illustrating the ongoing management of this protected watershed.