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2019 Map of Buford

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Buford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The small settlement of Buford sits at the confluence of the North Fork White River and Gooseberry Cr, serving as a gateway to the high-country drainages of the White River National Forest. This 2019 survey documents a landscape defined by sharp elevation shifts between alluvial floors and high plateaus, such as Buford Ridge and Big Ridge. The drainage patterns are intricate, with numerous alpine water bodies including Oyster Lake, Peltier Lake, and Burro Mountain Lake.

Modern infrastructure is represented by the Flying Dog Ranch Airstrip and the New Castle-Buford Rd, which follows the contours of the South Fork White River. Historically significant land-use features like the Marcott Ditch indicate water management in the valley. The map provides a detailed look at the Stillwater Valley and the surrounding peaks, including Buford Peak and Burro Mountain, illustrating the remote character of this Rio Blanco County terrain.