1973 Map of Davis Point

About this map

The Uncompahgre National Forest dominates this Montrose County landscape, where deep basins and high mesas dictate the flow of numerous waterways. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes between features like Payne Mesa and Traver Mesa, with the land dropping into the Moore Basin and Horseshoe Basin. A network of drainage systems, including Roubideau Creek and Cushman Creek, carve through the high country. Historical land use is evidenced by the Coal Bank and the established routes of Transfer Road and Divide Road 3.4 Mi., which provide access through the forest. The topography indicates a working wilderness where landmarks like Davis Point and Oak Hill served as critical navigational markers for early surveyors and forest managers.