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1973 Map of Davis Peak

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Davis Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest encompasses the high-altitude topography of this 1973 survey, a landscape defined by an intricate network of mesas, basins, and benches. The terrain is structured by prominent landforms such as Traver Mesa and Payne Mesa, which are separated by deep drainage systems like Moore Basin and Horseshoe Basin. The mapping by the U. S. Forest Service captures the intersection of water and relief, following Roubideau Creek and its many tributaries including Bull Creek and Ashley Creek.

Navigation through this mountain environment is recorded via the Transfer Road and a series of historic pathways like the Cushman Trail and Piney Trail. Key landmarks such as Davis Point and Oak Hill serve as navigational anchors amidst the complex geology of Goddard Bench and Wright Ridge. The presence of Moore Basin Lake and various seasonal springs highlight the vital water sources within this high-country drainage system.