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2022 Map of Dry Creek Basin

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Dry Creek Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Dry Creek Basin and the adjacent Shavano Valley anchor this landscape in Montrose County, where high-desert terrain meets essential water infrastructure. The map illustrates a complex network of irrigation and water storage, notably featuring the Olathe Reservoir Number 1 and Olathe Reservoir Number Two in the south, alongside the Dry Cr Ditch and the W Canal. These features highlight the region's historical reliance on managed water systems to support the arid highlands.

A dense web of trails such as the Tabeguache Trl, Ewok Village Trl, and Mark's Bench Trl weave through the drainage of Piney Cr and its tributaries. The topography is defined by deep cuts like Linscott Canyon and Lindsay Canyon, leading toward the open spaces of Temple Park. This survey provides a clear view of the modern recreational trail systems and the enduring agrarian footprints that characterize this part of western Colorado.