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2013 Map of Casto Reservoir

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Casto Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this section of the Uncompahgre Plateau in Mesa County, revealing a complex network of high-elevation trails and drainage systems as they appeared in 2013. The map detail highlights an environment managed for multi-use recreation and historical resource extraction, evidenced by the presence of Uranium deposits and numerous established routes such as the Ute Creek Trail 2608.0 and Gill Creek ATV Trail 2666.0.

Water management is central to the landscape, with Casto Reservoir and Big Creek Reservoir serving as primary landmarks. The terrain is marked by distinctive named features like Dead Horse Pasture, Massey Bench, and Leonards Ridge, providing valuable spatial context for those tracking historical land use or family connections to the plateau. The Divide Forks Campground stands as a central point for modern visitors navigating the forest's rugged canyons and gulches.