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2022 Map of Carbonera

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Carbonera
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Carbonera sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in Garfield County, where the topography is defined by the drainage patterns of W Salt Cr and the extensive network of canyons that feed it. The terrain transitions from the heights of Grassy Mtn and the narrow corridors of Buttermilk Canyon and Spring Canyon toward the broader expanse of the Grand Valley to the south.

Modern infrastructure follows the natural contours of the land, with Co Hwy 201 tracing the creek bed and local routes like Buniger Rd and Mitchell RD providing access to the rugged interior. The map illustrates a complex hydraulic environment where seasonal waterways like Dry Canyon Wash and Camp Gulch have carved deep into the plateaus, shaping the settlement patterns and ranching access of this Western Colorado region.