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2016 Map of Camel Back

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Camel Back
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest encompasses the southern portion of this high-altitude landscape, where deep drainages like Roubideau Cr and Criswell Cr carve through a series of prominent mesas. The terrain is defined by flat-topped landmarks such as Twentyfive Mesa, Monitor Mesa, and Winter Mesa, reflecting a characteristic Western Colorado topography of elevated plateaus separated by steep gulches. Named features like Potter Spring and Potter Basin suggest the historical importance of water sources in this arid environment.

Legacy routes and trails provide access across the difficult geography, including the Ben Lowe Trail and Traver Mesa Trail. The central landmark, Camel Back, rises between Criswell Cr and the various forks of Roatcap Gulch, illustrating the complex erosional patterns of the Uncompahgre Plateau. This 2016 survey documents the modern state of these public lands, noting the positions of Ben Lowe Flats and the Roubideau Bench within the national forest boundary.