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2022 Map of Chalk Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

High mountain hydrology and alpine terrain dominate the landscape at the boundary of Mesa Co Delta Co. This region, where the Grand Mesa National Forest meets the Gunnison National Forest, is defined by an intricate network of high-altitude water management. Numerous reservoirs with idiosyncratic names like Wash Tub Reservoir, Skimmed Milk Reservoir, and Dogfish Reservoir indicate a history of careful water storage for downstream irrigation and ranching.

Elevations vary significantly across landmarks such as Chalk Mtn, Priest Mtn, and the sprawling The Flat Tops. Historical movement through this environment is traced by recreational and service trails, including the Sunlight To Powderhorn Sno Trl and the Crater Lake Trl. Significant engineering works like the Overland Ditch redirect flow from Overland Reservoir, illustrating the human effort required to manage resources in this part of the Colorado Rockies.