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2016 Map of Davis Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Uncompahgre National Forest encompasses this high plateau landscape, defined by a complex network of named basins, mesas, and drainage systems. The terrain transitions from the relatively level Roubideau Bench and Goddard Bench to the prominent heights of Davis Point. Water sources are vital features in this arid environment, including Moore Basin Lake and the various tributaries of Roubideau Creek such as Long Creek and Bull Creek.

Historically, the area served as a connective corridor through the wilderness, evidenced by a dense system of pack and transfer routes. The Old Transfer Trail, Roubideau Pack Trail, and Coal Bank Trail illustrate the logistical efforts required to navigate the Uncompahgre Plateau. These paths, alongside newer additions like the Old Transfer Bike Trail, trace the long-standing human movement between seasonal camps and resources like Murray Park and Oak Hill.