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2019 Map of Fish Creek

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Fish Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Grand Mesa National Forest and Uncompahgre National Forest dominate this landscape on the western edge of Colorado. This region is defined by its complex water management infrastructure, most notably a string of elevated basins including Fruita Reservoir Number 1, Number 2, and Number 3. These reservoirs, along with smaller catchments like Burg Reservoir and Black Pine Reservoir, suggest a reliance on high-altitude water storage for the surrounding ranching or municipal needs.

Deep drainage systems such as Tommy Dodson Canyon and Payne Canyon carve through the plateau, eventually feeding into the Little Dolores River and the significant Unaweep Canyon at the southern boundary. Landmark terrain features like Pinon Mesa and Turkey Flats provide historical context for traditional land use, while roads such as MS RD and Haypress provide the primary access through this high-elevation forest and rangeland.