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2011 Map of Camel Back

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ben Lowe Cabin sits at the heart of this high-plateau landscape, a rare named human structure in a region defined by complex drainage systems and prominent mesas. The terrain is divided by several significant watercourses, including Monitor Creek, Potter Creek, and Roubideau Creek, which have carved deep paths through the Colorado plateau. The naming of Ben Lowe Flats and the nearby cabin suggests a legacy of early ranching or homesteading, providing a specific point of interest for those researching local family history or land use patterns.

Prominent geographical features such as Twentyfive Mesa, Winter Mesa, and the distinctive Camel Back landform rise above the drainages, while The Saddle and Middle Fork Roatcap Gulch indicate the physical challenges of navigating this area. Access is primarily limited to forest roads like West Transfer Rd and several numbered routes, reflecting the controlled management of this undeveloped territory.