2016 Map of Divide Creek

About this map

Angora sits at the convergence of several drainages in Rio Blanco County, reflecting a landscape defined by water management and high-desert relief. The White River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, supported by irrigation infrastructure like the Hammond Ditch. A complex network of reservoirs and creeks dominate the northern half, including Box Elder Reservoir and several segments of the Lower Wolf Cr Reservoir system. The topography is marked by significant erosion patterns, with named features such as School Gulch, Alkali Gulch, and Burnt Gulch carving into the terrain below Coal Ridge. This 2016 survey documents the modern state of these remote water resources and the sparse settlements that have historically relied upon the river valley and its tributary draws for survival in the arid Colorado interior.