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1967 Map of Creager Reservoir

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Creager Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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San Isabel National Forest dominates the high-elevation landscape of this Huerfano County survey, where a complex network of man-made water storage and irrigation infrastructure serves the high desert terrain. The area is characterized by several small impoundments including Creager Reservoir, McKinley Reservoir, and Murray Reservoir, which are vital for managing runoff from the slopes of Black Mountain. These water resources feed into systems like the Montez Ditch, illustrating the critical role of water rights and transport in this part of Colorado.

Evidence of early ranching and transit is visible in the southeastern corner near Malachite, while the dramatic geography of Racetrack Flats and the uniquely named Poison Pantleon Canyon define the southern reaches. The presence of numerous named springs and seasonal drainages like Muddy Creek and Bruff Creek highlights the ephemeral nature of the local water cycle, and the network of Jeep Trails provides a glimpse into the accessibility of this rugged backcountry in the late 1960s.