2011 Map of Fish Creek

About this map

Pinon Mesa and Payne Mesa define the high terrain of this Colorado landscape, where water management is central to the local geography. A series of reservoirs, including Fruita Reservoir Number 1, Fruita Reservoir Number 2, and Fruita Reservoir Number 3, are clustered in the northeast, managed by dams like Fruita Number 2 Dam. The drainage pattern is complex, with the Little Dolores River flowing north while the southern portion of the map is dominated by West Creek and its various tributaries. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a largely undeveloped area utilized for recreation and water storage, evidenced by the Hay Press Campground and Fruita Picnic Area. The map records several named topographic features such as Yellowjacket Canyon and Bear Canyon, providing a precise record of the mesas and canyons in this part of Mesa County.