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1994 Map of Creager Reservoir

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Creager Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

San Isabel National Forest dominates this Huerfano County landscape, where complex water management is evident through a network of upland catchments including Creager Reservoir, McKinley Reservoir, and Murray Reservoir. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of Black Mountain down toward the wide expanse of Racetrack Flats. In the southeast, the small settlement of Malachite serves as a lone community hub near the banks of Pantleon Creek.

The area is defined by its drainage systems, with Muddy Creek and Bruff Creek carving through the slopes, while southern canyons like Poison Canyon reveal the geological character of the region. Surveying precision is noted along the Fifth Standard Parallel South, which cuts across the center of the sheet, providing a structural anchor for the various ranch-related water features like Roach Reservoir and Wolf Reservoir that support the local high-altitude economy.