2016 Map of Burns South

About this map

Derby Junction marks a significant waypoint along the Colorado River in Eagle County, where the river valley carves a path through the southern reaches of the White River National Forest. The landscape is defined by dramatic elevation changes, ranging from the flat expanses of Jack Flats and the high agricultural plateau of Derby Mesa to the prominent peaks of Greenhorn Mtn and Porphyry Mtn. This 2016 survey illustrates the modern management of water and transit in this high-altitude environment, featuring the S Derby Ditch irrigation system and the Price Reservoir. Access to this back-country terrain is facilitated by the Colorado River Rd and the Red Dirt Bridge, which serves as a vital crossing point. The map also highlights the complex drainage network of the Red Dirt Basin, with numerous seasonal and perennial flows like Posey Cr and Alamo Cr feeding into the main river channel.