2019 Map of Burns North

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White River National Forest covers much of the high ground in this section of Eagle and Routt Counties, where the terrain falls away toward the Colorado River in the southeast. The small community of Burns sits near the riverbanks, serving as a focal point for a landscape defined by ranching and high-altitude water management. Notable features like the S Derby Ditch and Derby Mesa indicate the historical importance of irrigation in this arid environment, while drainage systems such as Sunnyside Cr and Cabin Cr carve through the uplands. Prominent landmarks such as King Mtn and the ominous Hangmans Rock provide fixed points for navigating the remote back-country roads, including Co RD 3 and Sunnyside Rd, which follow the natural contours of gulches like Pump Gulch.