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2011 Map of Burns South

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Burns South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep path through Eagle County, serving as the primary geographical anchor for this rural landscape. This 2011 survey captures the area surrounding the small settlement of Burns and the nearby Derby Junction, where road networks and river corridors intersect. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes and named high points such as Black Mountain and Big Red Hill, along with the steep drainage of Bull Gulch.

Water management and infrastructure are central to the valley's character, evidenced by the Price Reservoir and Price Dam in the southern reaches, and the irrigation-focused South Derby Ditch to the north. Transportation is localized to unpaved routes like Albertson Rd and Red Dirt Creek Rd, which provide access to remote areas like Jack Flats and crossing points such as Red Dirt Bridge. The map details a network of seasonal and perennial creeks, including Alamo Creek and Posey Creek, which drain the surrounding mesas.