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2016 Map of Chalk Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Grand Mesa National Forest and Gunnison National Forest converge on this high-elevation landscape, where the border of Mesa and Delta Counties follows the divide. The terrain is defined by a dense network of high-altitude water storage, including the Overland Reservoir and Monument Reservoir Number 1. This water infrastructure is connected by the extensive Overland Ditch, which traverses the eastern slopes of Chalk Mountain.

Transport through this wilderness relies on established paths like the Leon Trail and Monument Trail, which navigate between peaks such as Mt Hatten and Priest Mtn. The presence of numerous smaller impoundments, such as Skimmed Milk Reservoir and Wash Tub Reservoir, highlights the intensive management of alpine water resources for downstream use. The topographic detail also reveals unique natural landmarks like the Lombard Slides and the secluded Crater Lake.